Monday, 30 December 2019

Sorting what I carry and where I store it

One of the things I must do is go back through what I carry on-board Arwen and re-think where I store it all.

Back in May 2010 I stored things like this
https://arwensmeanderings.blogspot.com/2010/05/getting-arwen-organised.html

Recently, I have been storing things like this...


I'm sure I carry way too much.

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6 comments:

  1. Timo30 December 2019 at 15:08

    Hi Steve, thanks for sharing this beautiful and interesting picture! I wish I got my boat this organised one day... Does "Navigation equipment" include a compass too or do you have a fixed compass somewhere on the boat?

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  2. steve31 December 2019 at 13:49

    Hi Timo - hope you are well - happy new year to you - Nav equipment on Arwen comprises of charts, handheld Gps, chart equipment, handheld compass, fixed compass on centreboard top which can be converted to hand held, a couple of help flipchart booklets on nav techniques and reminders, binoculars

    Arwen needs organising - I carry way too much

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  3. Timo1 January 2020 at 11:22

    I don't think you can never carry too much, as long as your gear is well-organised and the boat stays afloat. Found a photo of your compass in an older post. Looks good, thank you.

    Happy new year, Steve!

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  4. Mike Roberts5 February 2020 at 08:06

    Hi,

    I'm interested that you have two anchors on board, but neither are in the anchor well. Do you find that the anchor well is too small for the correct size anchor?

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  5. steve5 February 2020 at 09:35

    Hi Mike.

    I could put one anchor in the anchor well - the smaller one - but it is an awkward fit. It also puts lots of weight at the bow as well. The anchor well is also quite a stretch forward from where I stand at the coaming. The shank of the anchor has to rest lengthways alongside the bowsprit on the foredeck area.

    basically - it is easier to have them in trays low down on the floor.

    Why two anchors? One is significantly heavier than the other - this is the one I use for overnight anchoring stops. The other acts as a kedge anchor and a picnic stop anchor; also as a stern anchor if I need the extra security for an overnight top. I suspect both are overkill :)

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Thanks for taking a look at my blog. All comments and advice are welcome - drop me a few lines. You can always find videos about Arwen at www.youtube.com/c/plymouthwelshboy. Look forward to hearing from you.
Steve