Open day boat and mooring!

[bumblefish]

If I keep my little 16'' day boat on a drying mooring would I be best just covering her and hoping to see her often enough to get the collected water out or install a battery powered automatic bilge pump, not that she has bilges just a flattish cockpit sole, and if the latter, any advice on construction. I did have some good advice last year from someone, lost it and can not remember the details?

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[Peppermint]

Re:A proper cover should do.

I kept my Laurent Giles Jolly Boat on a half tide mooring for ten years without a pump. It rarely took more than fifteen minutes to get the water out and normally only a few mins.



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[bumblefish]

Of course my proof reader has been sacked, if it was 16" I woud take it home in my pocket!

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[bumblefish]

Re:A proper cover should do.

How often could you get down to her? Is weekly enough? After last nights downpour in Shoreham-by-Sea I think hourly would have been required?

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[Seal_surfer]

I had same issue with my GRP wayfarer. A simple over boom cover extending to the gunwales with a short skirt outside of shock cord loops hooked on lacing hooks with loops of shockcord, around to just fwd of mast (split cover here with snaps & mast collar) to snap buttons on breakwaters. I used a reinforced lorry tarp PVC material & DIY eyelets.

It could easily be fitted starting fwd from inside boat - finishing off last gunwale loops from tender at stern. Leave an opening at transom to prevent overheating & assist ventilation. I had no more bailing, reduced re-varnishing and less vulnerable to theft. Dump cover in tender when sailing. One of the best things you can do for your boat, but it must be secure in a gale.

Good luck.

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[bumblefish]

Any problems with stability in a blow if you leave the centreboard up?

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[Peppermint]

Re:Sometimes

it might be a month from visit to visit.

I had a dayboat to avoid complication. Fitting batteries and pumps was not on the agenda.

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[Seal_surfer]

Unless your's is a seriously heavy boat, it would be best on a swinging mooring to reduce the risk of capsize in adverse conditions. This is also easier for picking up & casting off under sail.
Generally best to secure cenreboard up with a pin to avoid it becoming damaged or snagging your mooring (wind over tide can send your boat round in circles). Consider removing the rudder & stowing aboard or at least lift blade well clear of water to avoid damage when drying out.

You will need a substantial cleat well secured on the foredeck and a fairlead to save the mooring chafing through the gunwale.

Don't forget the need to antifoul if you don't already.



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[LeonF]

Agree with Seal Surfer. I learnt to sail at a centre on the tidal Thames. They have a fleet of Bosuns and Wayfarers permanently on swinging moorings. Much wash from passing ferry boats close inshore etc. Seem to be OK. How far are you away from the boat. is there anyone around--is it a sailing club?-who can phone you if there is a problem? A drogue may help hold her steady. experiment a bit and see what works before you get too complicated. Two painters essential, and centreboard up and pinned or tied off and rudder removed.

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[LeonF]

Agree with Seal Surfer. I learnt to sail at a centre on the tidal Thames. They have a fleet of Bosuns and Wayfarers permanently on swinging moorings. Much wash from passing ferry boats close inshore etc. Seem to be OK. How far are you away from the boat. is there anyone around--is it a sailing club?-who can phone you if there is a problem? A drogue may help hold her steady. experiment a bit and see what works before you get too complicated. Two painters essential, and centreboard up and pinned or tied off and rudder removed.

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