Beer and radio storage...

you could drill 2 small holes in the lip of your h18 on each hull and string or run a small front tramp to hold those items. I did that on my mystere (although ii have no hull lip to drill so i needed to create othere attachment points

That's a great idea, I actually have a spare track and tramp I could cut up and use to get a nice clean install... although I might wneed to use a cargo net so it's not scooping up gallons of water...

Of course you could be like Coastrat and simply store the beer about an inch above the beltline.

I know you're trying to stay away from coolers on the tramp, but I use this:

http://highgarm.info/seattle-sports-frost-pak-25-qt-soft-cooler-yellow.htm

It's very low-profile, and I find it rarely is in the way, and holds a 12 pack + lunch.

Also, I just orderd one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Digital-GDI-AQ2SI60-ECOXGEAR-Waterproof/dp/B004YI6N00/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1333035165&sr=1-2-catcorr

It's not cheap, but if it works as described, it should be worth it.

The front tramp idea is a great one, and I would probably do it if I wasn't such a pu$$y about drilling holes in the boat.

My only worry about the front tramp is swamping it all the time... I may need to run some arched aluminum bars under it to bring it to the front cross bar's height...

I almost ordered that radio yesterday! Looks perfect for a cat, my only hesitation was using C batteries.... I think I'm going to cannibalize my Ryobi job site radio and put it in a watertight container with a marine speaker. This way I can use the rechargeable power tool batteries....

car_guy wrote: My only worry about the front tramp is swamping it all the time... I may need to run some arched aluminum bars under it to bring it to the front cross bar's height...

If you place holes in your lip, and tighten it up.. it will be at your cross bar height (or close). It is not an issue at all for me (on my 5.5)

car_guy wrote: I almost ordered that radio yesterday! Looks perfect for a cat, my only hesitation was using C batteries.... I think I'm going to cannibalize my Ryobi job site radio and put it in a watertight container with a marine speaker. This way I can use the rechargeable power tool batteries....

I agree, i have gone through many radios... 6 D's doesn't cut it (for me) and only lasts a few rides (expensive)

I use this... It's very loud! you can hear it in 25mph wind 🙂 fits in a small drybag. and it's cheap - It's $29 so when i break it or it gets too wet.... I get a new one.. and you got the battery and charger....

Edited by MN3 on Mar 29, 2012 - 12:20 PM.

Yeah that's the radio, great sound and battery life. Although it only took one rough day on the ocean and it got cooked... that's why I’m gonna try the DIY waterproof version...

music beer and sailing

We use this mesh bag for extra storage. Fits both the p16 and h18.

Edited by pknapp66 on Mar 29, 2012 - 05:03 PM.

Of course you could be like Coastrat and simply store the beer about an inch above the beltline.

i'm a professional...

You could drag the beer behind your boat...
http://www.poolgear.com/product/floating-cooler-s-s-goodlife

or

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sales-1700-Bobber-Floating/dp/B000693AUM

I like this way.

http://www.amazon.com/Hops-Holster-Can-Ammo-Pack/dp/B003Y3ZGYK/ref=pd_sim_sg_6

Do they have a version that's rigged for a trapeze?

Tom

Hobie made a cooler rack that mounted to the dolphin striker at one time An Igloo Playmate fit in it just fine As far as tunes go an MP3 player and something like an IHome speaker thingy stuck in a dry bag attached to the tramp Remember always buy canned beer for sailing The bottles will sink!!

Quarath wrote: I like this way.

http://www.amazon.com/Hops-Holster-Can-Ammo-Pack/dp/B003Y3ZGYK/ref=pd_sim_sg_6

one ? how do you find your way back to the beach after all the beer is gone?
marc

I use this with my iPod. Pretty good sound, uses AA batteries which seem to last a long time. Clip it to something and you're good to go!

http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Digital-GDI-AQSCE104-Waterproof-Floating/dp/B0040NPHRE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335748394&sr=8-1

Edited by lakewateree on Apr 29, 2012 - 08:21 PM.

pknapp66 wrote: We use this mesh bag for extra storage. Fits both the p16 and h18.
Edited by pknapp66 on Mar 29, 2012 - 05:03 PM.

I realy like your storage bag...where did you get it from?

My only complaint about the Ryobi is that it's mono. True, you can hear it far away but it sounds like ass.

We bought one of these: http://jawbone.com/

It sounds amazing and has 8 hours internal battery life. It also streams pandora through my iphone via wireless bluetooth. When a call comes, mash a button and you can talk/listen with the Jambox's built in mic. I've done it from the wire. It's wrapped in a ziplock and sits on the boom with some shock chord. Allegedly they have a waterproof case in development. Pretty slick.

I have no complaints with the sound of the $29 ryobi at 15 (on the wire).

what is the life expectancy of your($200) hi-tech micro-boom/boom-box in a ziplock, on your boom, doing 20, in the gulf of mexico-ta-quila?

Edited by MN3 on Jun 12, 2012 - 10:12 PM.