A comfort focused rigging and storage configuration plan
Posted: Tue May 31, 2022 12:36 pm
Hi, my name is Jim from Winnipeg, MB Canada.
I recently pick up a Falcon 16 sailing dinghy and started my sail around the world dream.
As a newbie, my original though was buy a boat and have fun with it. After I receive the boat, I soon realized there are months of work before I can get the boat on water.
The boat require me to cut out the floor and replace all stringers and maybe some extra structure reinforcement. If you have information relate to that, I love to hear from you.
Since I will have to invest more than what it is worth, I like to make it a boat I can travel with.
I plan to make this small boat into a "cruising camper". Use the boat to solo circle around Lack Winnipeg. (A 1,800 km trip)
Below are my questions.
I have seen many rigging plans which are modify for racing. Is there a rigging plan that maximize sailing comfort?
What I main sailing comfort include below point.
1. maximize cockpit space
2. minimize sheet operation.
3. easy control and minimize heeling (It can go slow)
4. boom tent for overnight sleep
Because I am going to do some work on the structure, I am thinking I maybe able to build some storage compartment.
How should I organize storage space and weight distribution?
I have a Minn Kota Endura 30lb trolling motor came with the boat. Where is the best place to put battery for comfort?
If there is a book I can read and learn more, please share the info with me.
Thank you very much.
I recently pick up a Falcon 16 sailing dinghy and started my sail around the world dream.
As a newbie, my original though was buy a boat and have fun with it. After I receive the boat, I soon realized there are months of work before I can get the boat on water.
The boat require me to cut out the floor and replace all stringers and maybe some extra structure reinforcement. If you have information relate to that, I love to hear from you.
Since I will have to invest more than what it is worth, I like to make it a boat I can travel with.
I plan to make this small boat into a "cruising camper". Use the boat to solo circle around Lack Winnipeg. (A 1,800 km trip)
Below are my questions.
I have seen many rigging plans which are modify for racing. Is there a rigging plan that maximize sailing comfort?
What I main sailing comfort include below point.
1. maximize cockpit space
2. minimize sheet operation.
3. easy control and minimize heeling (It can go slow)
4. boom tent for overnight sleep
Because I am going to do some work on the structure, I am thinking I maybe able to build some storage compartment.
How should I organize storage space and weight distribution?
I have a Minn Kota Endura 30lb trolling motor came with the boat. Where is the best place to put battery for comfort?
If there is a book I can read and learn more, please share the info with me.
Thank you very much.