Add to the equation, the fact that a Compac 23 does not have a hull liner and that the crew sleeps on the settees conveniently located at the beam. Also located on the beam are a series of fenders deployed to keep the boats apart. These fenders love to sing and squawk all night inspired as they are from the wave action.
The book “How to Raft Up the Boring Way”, A double anchor has been set and six fenders positioned to cushion the boats on a calm night.
The addition of a 2 x 4 eliminates direct contact with the opposing boat and guarantees a silent night.
Always innovators, the Stern-To Raft Up Method was invented when HideAway’s bow line untied itself in the aforementioned 20kn air. The HideAways now have a deficit balance in the Bank of Good Luck after rescue by strong stern cleats with good wraps.
It took all five of us plus a Marine Scientist who happened by in his kayak to pull HideAway’s bow back around in the strong wind. Marine Scientists are good to have around, especially if they bring a kayak. This one stayed for supper, told some fascinating stories of the BP oil spill, and then shoved off into the night with a flash light strapped to his head. (A phone call later verified his successful bay crossing.)
The HideAways had a peaceful night’s sleep dreaming of reefed main and storm jib configurations.
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| Rafted near Indian Key St Petersburg, Florida |
There must be somewhere in this big world, a snug little gunkhole as calm as a mirror. The HideAways in contrast, are quite successful at finding bumpy anchorages with 20kn winds especially when rafted next to a larger boat.
Rafting two sailboats of dissimilar weight and lengths is something of an art form. A balance must be maintained between boarding access and preventing the respective standing rigging from an expensive entanglement while keeping in mind the motion of a 5 ton boat is considerably different than a two ton.
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| A 2 x 4 Separates the Cushions for a Quiet Night |
The book “How to Raft Up the Boring Way”, A double anchor has been set and six fenders positioned to cushion the boats on a calm night.
The addition of a 2 x 4 eliminates direct contact with the opposing boat and guarantees a silent night.
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| SV HideAway Rafted Stern-To |
Always innovators, the Stern-To Raft Up Method was invented when HideAway’s bow line untied itself in the aforementioned 20kn air. The HideAways now have a deficit balance in the Bank of Good Luck after rescue by strong stern cleats with good wraps.
It took all five of us plus a Marine Scientist who happened by in his kayak to pull HideAway’s bow back around in the strong wind. Marine Scientists are good to have around, especially if they bring a kayak. This one stayed for supper, told some fascinating stories of the BP oil spill, and then shoved off into the night with a flash light strapped to his head. (A phone call later verified his successful bay crossing.)
The HideAways had a peaceful night’s sleep dreaming of reefed main and storm jib configurations.
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| Anchored off St Pete Beach Florida |
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