Here in FL some of the best lake sailing is before us.
I just got my boat ready:
- shined her up
- put on a new battery
- mounted the trailer lights on poles to keep them out of the water
- put new teak on the hatch and door rails
- installed a solar fan to keep her dry (on door - not shown in pics)
- added a top-up solar cell for the battery (on door - not shown in pics)
- put an extension cord on the electrical system so the battery can stay in the front and still use the electric motor in the back
- replaced the winch strap
- installed the boat identification vinyl I got from my brother (if you need vinyl id "stickers" let me know)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4976167781_64607d57b9.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4976168343_1a1b145653.jpg)
Looks fantastic!
Can you elaborate on your electric motor? Specs, performance, install, cost, etc.?
Thanks and happy Fall sailing!
Oops - sorry to mislead.
Electric TROLLING motor. It's the Minn Kota 50 series.
For lakes it is great. I would not use it in the ICW or in the open sea.
Great looking boat, enjoy the fall season.
Quote from: Ted on September 10, 2010, 09:19:28 AM
Oops - sorry to mislead.
Electric TROLLING motor. It's the Minn Kota 50 series.
For lakes it is great. I would not use it in the ICW or in the open sea.
No problem, thanks for clarifying. Enjoy!
Welcome Ted, The boat looks great, where do you sail here in Florida? We sail mainly on lake Harris in Leesburg. BILL
My boat is in Lake Whippoorwill, in southeast Orlando.
It's a nice setup. I work at an organization that owns lakefront. My boat is tied up right in front of my office, so it urges me to get out there. I have been sailing 4 days in the last seven days. It only takes about 10 minutes to rig and go.