Line Bags and Radar

I finally got around to installing my radar and finished my last canvas project.  Outboards are still an issue :(  I think it has to do with the fuel.  I pulled both carbs today and found some emulsified gas at the bottom of both.  I did get out for a sail last weekend, but had to sail back into the slip since both outboards quit on me.

Here is the pattern for my line bags. I used every last bit of sunbrella I had left from the stak pak project!

I used this material for the back of the bags.  It is more of a vinyl material that should repel water.

I bought this "ribbon" from Joanne Fabrics to use for the bottom to let water drain from the bag.

Here is the finished bag showing the bottom.

I used snaps to hold it in place.  The port side only has 2 lines to hold, so I am using the smaller pocket to hold the winch handle.

Here is the starboard side.  I have a lot more line here, but it all fits, but I need to reduce the amount of main sheet line.

I located my radar/chartplotter so I can swing it out to the opened window when under way.

Here is a shot of the radar scanner on the arch.  BTW, the stak pak works pretty good.  I need to work on the slug gate.  Some of the slugs are getting hung up when I raise and lower the main sail.

Canvas Projects Continued

I finally got around to finishing several canvas projects and installing them.  I also got my outboards back and installed, so hope to get some time on the water now!

This is the bimini.  Shown is the "bolt rope" and the awning trim it will go through.

On the other end, I created a pocket to accept a piece of shock cord pole I had laying around.  This side will get strapped to the radar arch.

The shock cord pole comes apart at two locations so I can fold and stow away the bimini when not in use.

Like so!

Here is the awning trim attached to the cabin roof, afixed with SS screws.

The aft end is secured with 4 adjustable straps.

Here is the helm station cover.  My next canvas project is to make bags for all of those lines hanging on the winches!

On to the stak pak.  The stak pak is 11 feet long.  I used PVC pipe for the battens, but it comes in 10' lengths.  I used a pop up irrigation extender as a coupling to add an additional 1 foot to the pipe.

Here is the finished stak pak with the lazy jacks.  I need to do a test run before I make the final adjustments.  the back of the stak pak is being held up by tying a piece of line around the topping lift.

I secured the bottom of the stak pak to the boom with these twisty thingys!  I opted to rivet them in place.

One non related item was the purchase of these stanchion cleats for my side board and furler line.