Moving the mainsheet aft clears the cockpit, making it a large open space. What is needed is a block, mounted to the transom, that is offset to one side, and below the tiller handle. To do this I used a piece of ¾ stainless angle iron mounted to the existing upper gudgeon mounting holes. I also drilled extra holes in the angle iron to hang items I want to keep handy like a flash light and fuel cells. With this setup, the mainsheet base can be moved to the aft position. I added one more stainless eye just aft of the block on the boom (not easily seen in the photo), allowing me to have one more purchase if the weather is heavy. When in use I can hold the rudder and mainsheet in one hand, leaving the other to eat my sandwich!
For managing and storing my anchor, I cut down a 5-gallon bucket so it would fit in the footwell storage. The height is now about 6 inches. I then added a 1-inch diameter dowel to the middle and screwed it in from the bottom. This helps coil the line when retrieving the anchor. Next, I drilled a hole so I could cleat the bitter end of the line to the bucket. This is done before coiling the rope in the bucket. Before deploying the anchor, I un-clip this end and secure it to a boat cleat. This setup holds 200 feet of line and 8 feet of chain. The two additional notches help clear my floor hatch.
Two hooks were added to coil and hold my halyard and my downhaul lines while underway. This keeps them off the floor and out of the way. Note they can be slipped off easily when it’s time to drop the sail. This was an idea I got from another SCAMP owner, so I have included pictures of a couple of variations.
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A HEAD FOR RUBATO
I dislike port-a-potties. I'm not too fond of poop in any form, really, being non-scatological by nature.
THE ARTFUL SAILOR
Ain' nothin' new about using sails as nautical billboards. The ancients painted all sorts of signs and symbols on their sails.
Twin Keels
OUT WIHUEIRIJE with Howard Rice
Cedar Key 2022 Windy Boat Meet
Cartop Cruising
A New Trailer
THE BIGHTS
PLAN STUDY: Fancy Free
If you're looking for a simple and inexpensive cruising sailboat with traditional character, our FANCY FREE should fill the bill. The sharpie-dory hull with flat-bottom, hard-chine form is ideal for the amateur.
BOAT REVIEW: Rhodes 22 Revisited)
Overlooked by the masses, admired by owners—there are good reasons the Rhodes 22 has been in production for over a quarter century.
Another Favorite Mod
The always creative Tom Luque sent us details on one of his favorite modifications
BLOODY TUESDAY
“Although the author if indeed he even used his real name) calls this story fiction, we arent so sure. You be the judge. Eds
CRUISING ISLE ROYALE
I sle“ Royale on Lake Superior is one of my favorite places to cruise. Established as a National Park in 1931, Isle Royale is located about 20 miles off the North Shore of Lake Superior near the Minnesota/Canadian border.