DIY WINDLASS INSTALL & EAST COAST ANNOUNCEMENT

[@keeldragger]

Excited to see the new windless in action at Cuyler Harbor! Looking forward to the East Coast epic!

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Mark. Yeah me too. Lord knows I’ve had my share of windlass woes so I’m ready to close the book on that chapter. The east coast trip was awesome. Stay tuned!

[@sailorspence]

How cool! Can’t wait to see your East Coast passage.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks. It was my longest passage to date at 854nm.

[@maritimetees2315]

Andy, I'm not sure if you finished installing. You may have to put a diverter on the bow roller to the gypsy so the chain doesn't jump. Some of those old Catalina 30s have the anchor windlass in the well, so the path is straight. My guess is you reseached this on the Catalina forums. I read Keeldraggers comment, and he mentioned Cuyler. Been there a dozen times over the years. Can be tricky. I either go to coho or bounce from Santa Rosa. Really depends on the weather. Give me a shout when you plan on going. I have a few charters scheduled for August and one of the guests wants to possibly dive there. A celebrity of sorts.😅 It's much easier for me because I am in Ventura. You are really doing a nice job on that 30 revitalizing it.

[@sailingsole]

Hi there, no I haven’t finished yet. I’m as slow as molasses on this project. I’m aware of the chain angle to the gypsy and if needed I plan on welding a “fence” to the bow roller to keep the chain from jumping or rubbing the forestay chainplate. I won’t know exactly what to do until I see it in action and see what issues I’ll need to resolve so first things first and that is to get it working and hauling some chain and rode. Until then…we’ll see. Thanks for the advice. Cheers!

[@Blechbüx01]

YEAH ! 🙂 Have some Fun !

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Rider. Cheers! 🤙🏼

[@JohnBraman413]

good looking boat, even better looking wife. lucky man. looking foward to the east coast adventure trip. at least now the windlass will save your back. we aren't as young as we used to be lol

[@sailingsole]

Thanks John! Yep she’s a beaut! The wife I mean! I like the boat too. 😂 I’m still lallygagging on that datgum windlass but soon it’ll be workin. 🤙🏼

[@damage_control_sailing]

Hey brother, can’t wait to see that windlass at work 🎉🎉🎉.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Fred. You and me both! I cannot wait to put it to use. Gna be a game changer for me.

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks again!

[@sailingsole]

Yes sir!!! 🤙🏼

[@waltobringer2928]

@@sailingsole I'm not a Sir.... I was an NCO. I worked for a living.

[@BrianYapleOfficial]

We're on the other side of the marina -I'll keep an eye out next time I'm down there. Lmk when you're heading out to Catalina next.

[@sailingsole]

I’ll probably do a trip or two before but one date you can count on is August 17 at White Cove for @keeldragger palooza

[@BrianYapleOfficial]

@@sailingsole awesome

[@wonderboy6511]

Major technology upgrade with the electric windlass! Also looking forward to the east coast voyage. Those IP440’s are gorgeous, chainplate issues notwithstanding. It always puzzled me that a brilliant naval architect like Bob Johnson chose to place the chain plates in an oxygen-starved environment (embedded in FRP). D’Oh!

[@sailingsole]

Thanks James. I’m looking forward to the electric windlass, it’s going to be a game changer for me and my destinations. Cheers!

[@bobbrown9158]

Rockin Andy, Atlantic sailing and on a nice boat. I'm looking forward to your opinion or perspective.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Bob. That Island Packet 44 sure was nice. It made me want a bigger boat 😂

[@PKAdventures]

i'm the same way when it comes to overthinking things like that. like i still need to drill the hole in the roof if my SUV for the cables to my solar panels, but i'm thinking ill just run those through the door for now cuz i'm running out off time if i wanna make it there for the Auction on Saturday, and i still have a small gas leak i need to fix, and gotta rotate my tires and change my brakes, and do an oil change..... hahaha all the unfinished projects adding up at the last minute

[@sailingsole]

The projects never end do they?! Well I hope to see you Saturday.

[@gatecrasher1970]

so what you do in the winter do you need to work?

[@sailingsole]

I’m not sure I understand your question. I work all year long.

[@RameyFamily]

Life is about to be on easy street lol

[@sailingsole]

What up Nick! Man I hope so!