Chapter 43
Refitting Floyd
Once floyd and i determined that our summer adventure 2015 would be a boat-in camping trip along the coast of northern california, oregon, washington to vancouver, bc . . . we new that floyd would require some modifications.
The first, was to replace the stock mast craddle that was attached to the transom - sharing the same mounting fixtures used for the tiller/rudder. In its place [ the stock mast craddle ] fabricate a 'boom gallows' made of red oak that would support the mast while floyd is being trailered with the tiller/rudder mounted on floyd's transom.
This modification, freed up cabin space, that was used as storage for the tiller/rudder while trailering.
The second modification was to design and make a portable tent canopy frame for the cockpit area to make boat-in camping a dry experience . . . as the pacific northwest is noted for its frequent rainy days and evening. When rain is not in the forecast, this canopy frame will support a mosquito netting.
We will be using a modified 8X10 tarp for our tent cover.
floyd often reminds me that i am vertically challenged, so i will be using a 5' werner step-ladder to board floyd when we are camping on land.
For on-board cooking, we will be using;
Forespar's mini-galley 2000 . . .
a portable gimbaled gas stove
that mounts on floyd's vertical side rail.
floyd and i expect that additional modifications may be required as we trailer, motor, sail, row, and boat-in camp our way along the pacific northwest coast to vancouver, bc . . .
but isn't that part of an adventure ? we think so
more to follow
