David,
I agree KISS is good but there is still room for other perspectives. 1) We leave the pillows and the down comfort on the double bed all season and only stow the bedding and stack the mattresses at the back of the cabin in the off season. 2) We have the led cockpit table and floor lighting wired directly to the main cabin light switch so there's nothing to fiddle with when delivering drinks or a meal under the stars. 3) The charting GPS is permanently tucked under the instrument pod and tied directly to the DSC VHF in the nav station and the Autohelm in the pod and is fully cable of plotting a course and ETA to any DSC distress call within range. When I pick up the RAM next to the winch pocket I already know if I'm going to be the first responder or a relay point. As for a bigger boat, well you can have modern connivances like indoor and outdoor showers on a dual source water heater, a CNG stove, double insulated cooler, a very accessible auxiliary tucked under the stairs, an open no bulkhead cabin, CE Offshore rating, and a host of structural improvements that negate 90% of the big C27 long term ownership issues all in the same 27 feet. Oh, And the boat will steer itself to the wind. When out joy riding you simply trim the sails and the boat will follow (change course to make the ribbons fly again) with a locked wheel, how simple is that? Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip Commodore, Call Sign WCW3485 IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Techlin Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: KISS People, Back in the old days when I coached a number of sports I followed the KISS principle....Keep It Simple Stupid.....I've tried to follow that same idea when sailing. 1) When I spend the night on the boat, I just throw one or two of the main cabin cushions on the cabin sole. I would use the quarter berth, but too much junk to move . 2) I have only the original lights, but I have a number of flashlight tucked here and there and p;plenty of batteries. 3) I use handhelds when it comes to the radio and GPS. I seldom need to talk to anyone over the horizon( I do have a Masthead antenna in that event) I usually just need to yell at the guy next to me to warn him I'm at ramming speed. The handheld GPS hasn't failed me yet and is fun to use in the car. As for a bigger boat, the 27 lets me stand when i want to, squat in some privacy when I need to, has a big enough cockpit to enjoy a few beers with friends, I own it and not the bank, and I can take it out by myself whenever I get the chance. It works for me and ultimately isn't that what it is all about. Dave Techlin "GUSTY" #1532 Trad. with shore power which is used in emergencies. _____ Food <http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOAR fcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=ask&sid=39654 5367> fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! <http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOAR fcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=ask&sid=39654 5367> Answers Food & Drink Q&A.
