Have any of you added a 'steaming' light to your masts? My concern is where to pass the wire through the cabin top. Any pointers are appreciated. (I intend to sail my Typhoon in the City Island area after work hours this season, and I'm sure there will be opportunity to use my outboard after the sun has set.)
Also, does anyone have advice on stepping the mast? I helped a few friends do it on a J-24, so I have an idea of what's involved. Is there anything particular about the Typhoon I should keep in mind?
(Finally, I want to thank those of you who have responded to my questions about reapplying rub strakes. I worked on them the past 2 weekends and they look great.)
Thanks,
Jerome
'IO'
Hull #977
Jbasma@aol.com
2 questions about Typhoon
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Richard Stephens
Re: Steaming light
Jerome,
As a vessel less than 12 meters, you are allowed to show an all-round white light in place of separate stern and steaming lights. A separate steaming light has the advantage that it doesn't spoil your night vision like an all-round light, but wires up the mast are a lot of hassle.
Here are the official regulations on nav lights: http://www.uscgboating.org/fedreq/page2 ... #navlights
Regards,
Richard.
rstephens@alexusa.com
As a vessel less than 12 meters, you are allowed to show an all-round white light in place of separate stern and steaming lights. A separate steaming light has the advantage that it doesn't spoil your night vision like an all-round light, but wires up the mast are a lot of hassle.
Here are the official regulations on nav lights: http://www.uscgboating.org/fedreq/page2 ... #navlights
Regards,
Richard.
rstephens@alexusa.com
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BobB
Re: 2 questions about Typhoon
As to raising the mast, I often have to do this job myself. I usually do it at the dock while the boat is in the water but it depends on how stable your trailer is.
First lay the mast across the boat and attach the backstay and aft shrouds. I rig the jib halyard to the stemhead fitting, let out the halyard and hook the mast foot into the tabernacle. Then, while standing in the cockpit and raising the mast with your arms and shoulder, I pull on the halyard and raise it up the rest of the way. The backstay will hold it in place and then you can attach the other shrouds and the forestay. It is a little awkward but works, usually best with another person.
I have broken a forestay while under a blow and used the jib halyard in the same way. Not ideal but a good emergency rig.
Enjoy your boat. It is one of the best ones out there.
Bob B.
s/v Oblivion
m/v Royal engineer
BundyR@aol.com
First lay the mast across the boat and attach the backstay and aft shrouds. I rig the jib halyard to the stemhead fitting, let out the halyard and hook the mast foot into the tabernacle. Then, while standing in the cockpit and raising the mast with your arms and shoulder, I pull on the halyard and raise it up the rest of the way. The backstay will hold it in place and then you can attach the other shrouds and the forestay. It is a little awkward but works, usually best with another person.
I have broken a forestay while under a blow and used the jib halyard in the same way. Not ideal but a good emergency rig.
Enjoy your boat. It is one of the best ones out there.
Bob B.
s/v Oblivion
m/v Royal engineer
BundyR@aol.com