A-231 Periwinkle

[bill@ariel231]

You guys figured it out.. the cleat is for the furling line. It runs through a copper fair lead in the coaming and then forward just below the portlights. I stole this idea from a Cape Dory 33 that was once in the family.

ebb.. I'm not to worried about the mix of wood types in the repair pieces (i.e. beech vs. mahogany vs. teak) since the joint is sealed with epoxy. Were this some form of marquetry applied to the surface, I'd worry a lot more. The repairs are two seasons old now with no sign of movement.

cheers,

bill

[bill@ariel231]

ebb - [I] Think the split occurs from the upper portion of the coaming being free standing.

On my boat the split appeared to be the result of the winch base being loosely bolted to the deck. As a result of the loose winch base, the coaming was twisted everytime the winch handle was pulled towards the cockpit. Once the winch base was secured and the plank repaired, I've seen no movement of the coaming.

-bill

[bill@ariel231]

One other standing request that I've received was for details and dimensions of the chart plotter mounting bracket:

[bill@ariel231]

In the attached sketch you'll see the major parts:

* 12 inch section of Harken 1 inch recirculating ball track
* Harken car to fit the track (tapped to hold a 5/16th" NC bolt)
* teak - base containing a 5/16th NC bolt, a stainless steel spring (1" x 3" or so)
* teak - cap (for the base)
* teak - transition from Harken Car to the plotter arm

[bill@ariel231]

Next a close up (before disassembly):

[bill@ariel231]

here's a photo of the base (note the slot between the track and the base, this acts as a detent to hold the plotter in position):

[bill@ariel231]

The cap that covers the rough end of the base & plotter arm is also formed from teak and fastened with #8 machine screws here's a close up: