Tranona
Well-Known Member
You seem to have most things covered and others have made good suggestions. Just a few more observations.
Wireless remote is probably best compromise for windlass control. I have hand control on a wander lead and a wireless control but clearly make sure only one person is in command of the control. Works well.
Kedge is usually a Danforth type (often a Fortress) with short length of chain and 50m of rope. Roller on the stern useful as is some form of storage for the rode.
As you have no doubt already experienced, access to the boat over bow and stern will need some thought. How you overcome the problem depends partly on how athletic you are and your ingenuity. Doddery old G**s such as me really value proper passerelles. My choice would be one with a conventional socket on the stern and some form of fabricated bracket to use off the bow if you want to moor bows in. You also need to consider what you do with your windvane (if you have one). They are of limited use in the Med compared with say, Atlantic sailing and a real pain when mooring stern to. A good electric autopilot just about essential for relaxed passage making.
As duncan says 300l of water is fine, preferably in two independent tanks. Bottled water for drinking, tank water for everything else. Calorifier off the engine best.
Would not bother with dedicated thruster battery - you will be running the engine when using it. Better to add domestic capacity and beef up charging capability.
Navigation is relatively uncomplicated - line of sight, few tides/currents to worry about, little shipping etc. Aids such as AIS useful though on the passage out.
When spending money perhaps you need to reflect that the majority of your.time will be spent at anchor or tied up to a quay or marina. Of the small amount of time spent underway, the majority will be under motor, or at the best motorsailing. This and the demands on power for comfortable living leads one to spending money on the engine and associated systems. Your current engine was specified because the boat was designed for long ocean passages under sail with occasional use of engine at the beginning and end of a passage. If you do have the money to spend on a new bigger engine, suspect you will value the extra capability it gives you.
Wireless remote is probably best compromise for windlass control. I have hand control on a wander lead and a wireless control but clearly make sure only one person is in command of the control. Works well.
Kedge is usually a Danforth type (often a Fortress) with short length of chain and 50m of rope. Roller on the stern useful as is some form of storage for the rode.
As you have no doubt already experienced, access to the boat over bow and stern will need some thought. How you overcome the problem depends partly on how athletic you are and your ingenuity. Doddery old G**s such as me really value proper passerelles. My choice would be one with a conventional socket on the stern and some form of fabricated bracket to use off the bow if you want to moor bows in. You also need to consider what you do with your windvane (if you have one). They are of limited use in the Med compared with say, Atlantic sailing and a real pain when mooring stern to. A good electric autopilot just about essential for relaxed passage making.
As duncan says 300l of water is fine, preferably in two independent tanks. Bottled water for drinking, tank water for everything else. Calorifier off the engine best.
Would not bother with dedicated thruster battery - you will be running the engine when using it. Better to add domestic capacity and beef up charging capability.
Navigation is relatively uncomplicated - line of sight, few tides/currents to worry about, little shipping etc. Aids such as AIS useful though on the passage out.
When spending money perhaps you need to reflect that the majority of your.time will be spent at anchor or tied up to a quay or marina. Of the small amount of time spent underway, the majority will be under motor, or at the best motorsailing. This and the demands on power for comfortable living leads one to spending money on the engine and associated systems. Your current engine was specified because the boat was designed for long ocean passages under sail with occasional use of engine at the beginning and end of a passage. If you do have the money to spend on a new bigger engine, suspect you will value the extra capability it gives you.
all came with boat.
