For the Tornado, I break it apart. I can have it from trailer to sailing in 1.5 hours rigging it my self.
guessing that since it isn't a sport, that saves a lot of time.... b/c I always estimated that it was an extra hour for setup just because of being broken down.
ctcataman wrote: Wondering how long it takes to go from trailer to sailing for you guys?
Two beers if I'm solo.
One and a half beer if my daughter is helping.
Three beers if anyone else is "helping".
*Subtract one beer if at my club with mast-up storage.
**Add one beer for very high wind...extra time need to 1) keep moving bows back and forth to stay pointed into shifty wind, 2) double-check all the stuff that'll screw you if it fails/fouls once on the water, and 3) build courage.
(Time means nothing unless I'm racing....I leave the watch at home and bring plenty of beer.)
Jerome Vaughan
Hobie 16
Clinton, Mississippi
wlrottge wrote:
For the Tornado, I break it apart. I can have it from trailer to sailing in 1.5 hours rigging it my self.
guessing that since it isn't a sport, that saves a lot of time.... b/c I always estimated that it was an extra hour for setup just because of being broken down.
It's a classic T. Luckily I can store it indoors, otherwise I would have it on a tilt trailer with a full boat cover.
83 H18. it was 45min from parking to floating loaded ready to go. new/used wings will add a new learning curve.
45 min to tear down and trailer up.
Today did some active water social distancing. 70 minutes parking lot to water, fussing with jib for 20 of that. 45 minutes to break down, but sloppy. Lightning and in a hurry. GREAT sail, but really, really busy on the water. Scared the kids with the speed today-they loved it. Awesome. Everyone was all proper and protective at ramp. I think my most appropriate time will be around 45. I'm good with that.
I think my most appropriate time will be around 45
45 seems like a good target.
How do you raise the mast on your 21?
charlescarlis wrote: Today did some active water social distancing. 70 minutes parking lot to water, fussing with jib for 20 of that. 45 minutes to break down, but sloppy. Lightning and in a hurry. GREAT sail, but really, really busy on the water. Scared the kids with the speed today-they loved it. Awesome. Everyone was all proper and protective at ramp. I think my most appropriate time will be around 45. I'm good with that.
I saw your pictures, you planning on making it out for wednesday night races? Ill be out with me as well at texastuma and possibly a nacra 5.8. where did you launch from?
I want to make it out Wednesdays...got several friends out there often enough. This Wednesday, however I have a 50th "drive-by-birthday party" to do for a close friend.
This time I launched at Clear Lake Shores at the invitation of a co-worker who sails also.
I use a gin pole permanently attached to my trailer, which makes set-up a breeze and I CAN do it by myself, however 2 people are more comfortable. The trick was making it so that all hinge points are in-line so no loosening/tightening of lines is needed and is largely a one person affair. I also use a winch with an auto-brake ($75) - which makes it a LOT safer/more comfortable. If I slip or need to stop and adjust something, it is rated to hold the load in-place. I don't trust that it will, but it does.
Here's a pic at the dock; you can see most of it and how I made it so that the trap wires hinge in line with the mast/dolphin striker ball and joint.
Edited by charlescarlis on Apr 28, 2020 - 09:50 AM.
I'll get more pics this evening. That one doesn't show much...
charlescarlis wrote: I want to make it out Wednesdays...got several friends out there often enough. This Wednesday, however I have a 50th "drive-by-birthday party" to do for a close friend.
This time I launched at Clear Lake Shores at the invitation of a co-worker who sails also.
I use a gin pole permanently attached to my trailer, which makes set-up a breeze and I CAN do it by myself, however 2 people are more comfortable. The trick was making it so that all hinge points are in-line so no loosening/tightening of lines is needed and is largely a one person affair. I also use a winch with an auto-brake ($75) - which makes it a LOT safer/more comfortable. If I slip or need to stop and adjust something, it is rated to hold the load in-place. I don't trust that it will, but it does.
Here's a pic at the dock; you can see most of it and how I made it so that the trap wires hinge in line with the mast/dolphin striker ball and joint.
Edited by charlescarlis on Apr 28, 2020 - 09:50 AM.
I'll be using cls with texastuma on Wednesday nights so more to help set up
Very cool. Yes, I'll be there. Funny, I grew up here, worked at Kemah Hardware delivering marine lumber and pilings, etc. and only now as I'm older learning to really love this sport. That was back when there was a draw bridge there. Now they're tearing down the bridge I delivered supplies to when it was being built....
Looking forward to meeting, learning and getting involved. Understand races should start back up next week or the week after.
charlescarlis wrote: Today did some active water social distancing. 70 minutes parking lot to water, fussing with jib for 20 of that. 45 minutes to break down, but sloppy. Lightning and in a hurry. GREAT sail, but really, really busy on the water. Scared the kids with the speed today-they loved it. Awesome. Everyone was all proper and protective at ramp. I think my most appropriate time will be around 45. I'm good with that.
I heard y'all had quite the experience.. especially watching the powerboats scurry...
I'm looking to set up a sail day/tuning session at TCD (if it's open) June 6th. Hopefully you can make it.
I'll be racing WNR on Clear Lake from the ramp - FYI.
I use a gin pole permanently attached to my traile
Now that is cool! Do you have pictures of the full set up on the site?
I'll do pics as soon as the weather breaks here. Probably take off Friday and sail off the Dike. That'll give me the opportunity to document it as I'll have more time. Doing it all over, I would not have made my gin pole supports out of cable - I would have just built a triangle and used 2 hinges. The bumper-stops (2 keel stops) place the cat perfectly every time for the gin pole - no thinking.
I'll be there on the 6th - no doubt. And, yup - WNR - looking forward to it.
WNR was nicely attended, but only saw a couple of cats - couldn't tell who/what they were. Will get some experience and then play...
Edited by charlescarlis on May 07, 2020 - 01:37 PM.