Comments after 1st Year: Seatern Feature"
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Features special to Seatern
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Mast lowering system
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This consists of a cabin top mast plate, lower shrouds in line with the mast, boom gallows (see below), a self-tailing fore-stay winch, and a detachable section of sail track to which is attached the boom and sail bag containing the main sail. I was sceptical about the detachable track but it works well and I now routinely raise or lower the mast to go under a bridge whilst underway.
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Aft boom gallows
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As installed by SB the boom gallows was not strong enough in the fore-aft direction. Now strengthened, it is useful not just for holding the boom when the mast is lowered, but as a site for aerials, and as something to hold onto when stepping or unstepping the mizzen mast or when using the transom ladder.
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Cabin Bulkhead and galley arrangement
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Specified after seeing "Daisy Grace", the bulkhead gives a useful vertical surface as well as dividing the cabin areas. The sink drains into the centreboard case and is normally covered with a board to give a useful galley layout and is normally covered with a board to give a useful galley layout. The worktop extends to the centreboard case giving space for the spirit stove with a useful cupboard beneath. Very pleased with the result.
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Triple Wash Boards
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The standard is two. I think three works much better since they are easier to install and remove when the spray hood is up. They are also easier to store.
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Forepeak area
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Having discussed with Matt, I enlarged the openings into the forepeak "lockers" and removed the covers to give two foot wells. The portable toilet lives in the starboard one and a small fridge in the port one.
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