Thanks everybody. I too don't visit that often as the forum is not very busy.
I have my Storm 15, Ceffyl Dwr all rigged and am getting used to her under light conditions.
Tony
I do understand that getting the yard and boom crossovers right is critical, and have experienced first hand that inability to point if the sail is too far forward. Do you have any other rule that will stop me from changing both? On the Storm 15, how wide is the strip of sail ahead of the mast? Is the luff? parallel to the mast?
Steve
I found some older better balanced oars at 8', but think they are a bit short. I will be keeping a good lookout for 8'6" from now on. I agree a footrest is much better and have made up a thin rectangular frame which sits around the wooden block that secures the main sheet block. The final version will allow for secure placement backwards and forwards.
Terry
I made up a small seat as my CB top is narrow not spade shaped. It rests on top. I do like your idea of a removable thwart or perhaps even a permanent one, as that would help stiffen up the CB case.
Steve
I suspect if you've had some accelerated wear from mast turning then I am likely too as well. I will be leathering my mast where it passes through the king plank and maybe at the foot. Hopefully the friction from both will be enough to prevent any turning.
Terry, Graham
That water-snake motor looks interesting and cheap. Did either of you:
1. Look at the Electric Paddle first?
2. Experiment with mounting the motor over the side?
I'm guessing you'll be curious. Here are some photographs from the launch in the Dentrecasteaux Channel, Tasmania - just down the road from Denman Marine who provided me with the kit.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qwhs4zkdon27pn2/TaCCTHOkiF