by jeadstx » Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:14 pm
I read both articles about Daysailers in the recent issue. There have been 2 other articles involving cruising with a Daysailer in past issues in the the last year. I subscribe to the magazine and just recieved the current issue (July/August), it has an article about the Everglades Challenge and mentions the Daysailer that participated in that event.
I'll be sailing in the Texas 200 in a week. I too have been making modifications for cruising my DS2. I added oars also. The Daysailer rows very good. I used 4-inch inspection ports which made installation a little difficult, worked good just the same (wish I'd used 6-inch ports like Mistermoon tho). Made a rowing seat that's removable. Oars will be straped along the side deck below the rail when not in use. I'm also making a new hatch cover that will hinge open across it's length to acess the cuddy if needed. I've added to the cover my compass, storage bags to hold things (halyard lines, vhf radio, gps, etc.). I'm also make a mount for a removeable small solar panel on the top third of the hatch. In the cuddy I've put attachment points to strap in as much of my equipment as possible so it won't shift or be lost in case of a capsize. I'm also cutting boards to span between the CB trunk and the seats to create a place to sleep at night (too hard for me to get in the cuddy), boards will be removed while sailing. Bringing a tent in case the boards don't work. In a little over a week I'll know if it works. I'm hoping it does.
John
1976 Day Sailer II, #8075 - Completed the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Texas 200
1952 Beetle Boat Swan Catboat
Early Rhodes 19
1973 Mariner 2+2, #2607 - Completed 2014, 2015 and 2016 Texas 200
1969 Day Sailer I, #3229
Fleet 135; Canyon Lake, Texas