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Subject: [world-cruising] Trailer sail cruising
From: Baumgart, James (james.baumgart@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Dec 09 2002 - 19:41:31 EST
Hi, I introduced myself to the group a few weeks ago as the father of a
highly experienced crusing family that is moving from power to sail. I have
done some dinghy sailing, but otherwise don't know very much about sailing.
We've been home and land-bound for two years now after our cruise. Everyone
is wanting to go back to the water. Because of the economy right now, I
could possibly afford a small blue water cruising boat, but not the slip
fees and upkeep. We are not leaving on our next real cruise for 11 more
years. What I have been thinking of is a trailer-sail cruising boat. The
Potter 19 seems to meet my objectives, which are:
(1) Strong boat that can go coastal cruising in good weather. Unsinkable,
self-righting. Boat has been sailed San Francisco to Hawaii (not by me!).
(2) under $9,000 purchase price.
(3) no slip fees - keep at home. Perhaps a summer slip only.
(4) day sail with a family of 4. Overnight 2 people.
(5) easy for me to single hand, learn to sail in the calm waters of San
Diego's Mission Bay before trying more.
(6) Want to voyage to Catalina in light summer conditions, fish in the San
Diego kelp beds or Coronados, trailer down to Bahia de Los Angeles in
spring.
Here is a link to the specs. http://www.westwightpotter.com/P19specs.htm
What's good about the Potter? They are popular here in Southern CA. There
are many for sale to choose from. There is a centerboard and the boat
itself is beachable. One owner says "an 8 lb Danforth is the STORM anchor".
The boat is a fractional rig with jib and mainsail. Most boats have roller
reefing jibs and one reef point on the mains. The boat can be sailed on all
points of sail including wing and wing so I can learn all about sailing.
There is a Potter's owners group with annual trips to Catalina and the
Channel Islands, etc. The boat has a porta-potti, propane stove top, 2
berths, 5' of headroom, and a cooler. There is a 12 volt electrical system,
fresh water system, and a 5 HP outboard will cruise her at 5 knots. Some
of the used boats on the market are outfitted with everything from spinakers
to solar panels and wind vane steering (I prefer the simpler models). The
boat is in production, right here in Southern CA, and spare parts are
readily availble.
What are my concerns? The boat only weighs 1225 lbs. The centerboard has a
bulb iron keel that weighs 300 lbs. 6" draft with the board up, 3' 7"" with
it down. Owners say that the boat leaks a little through the centerboard in
choppy conditions - which can be fixed with temporary duct tape. Also that
the board needs to be locked in place in case of a knockdown. I am afraid
that it will be too small for us all to daysail and to light for typical
southern California 2' to 3' afternoon chop.
I am interested in what this group thinks of this idea.
James W. Baumgart
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