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Do you have your original centerboard? Mine was a sheet of about 10mm steel that I galvanized. I copied the shape of my original other than raising the arm by a few inches in order to be able to fill in the slot at the forward end of the centerboard trunk. Here’s a link with good info: www.pettigrews.org.uk/lm/page018.htm The modification isn’t super important if you’re just daysailing but it does make it easier to recover in case of a capsize. I did try to round out the leading edge a bit but for the most part it’s just a sheet of metal with very little shape to the leading and trailing edges. Seems to sail just fine, no complaints. I have some photos of my original and new one side by side if that would help.

@Mostlysailing it is massively corroded, but I do have the original and was just going to make a copy. But I hesitate thinking that this is perhaps an opportunity to improve the design - with a raised arm for instance. Wondering also about making it slightly deeper and or heavier for greater stability?

The Pettigrew link is excellent....

Thanks, congrats on the boat! I actually removed the battens and roach from my main because of the way I like to stow the main and bundle it to the yard. The battens got in the way when stowing the sail though it had nicer shape and still would have been usable. I have one reef; a second or deeper reef might be nice if I had more ambitious plans for the boat. Make sure the grommet/sail spacing is right from the head to the base of the yard. Have the sail come up a few inches short so you can lash the head to the end of the yard for tension. (Hope that makes sense) And make sure the part of the sail where it connects to the base of the yard is solid and reinforced, lots of wear and tear at that point. Otherwise simple grommets up the luff to lace the main to the mast and yard. Let me know if you have more specific questions. I’ve sailed the lugger and the longboats a good bit and have had the good fortune to sail with a group of sailors that have A LOT of drascombe specific knowledge. Cheers

Sailing very nicely

Te Tudsz valamit !

Somewhere between Santa Rosalia and Loreto ;)

Thanks! We usually only sail for a few hours at a time and only occasionally sleep on the boat. She likes being on the water and going to new beaches, but isn’t thrilled when conditions get rougher. Overall she’s just happy to be along for the adventure

Thanks! I’m pleased with how it came out. If I ever replace it I’ll raise the arm even higher :)

Hey, I bought the boat in Oregon, just happened to pop up at the right time, haven’t seen many since.

Davies boat launch in Long Beach

No. you can shift 10 -14 litres in one pump with a bucket. 0.5 with a pump. They are ok for emptying the last bit under floorboards.

Exactly

There's an old saying: "Nothing empties a boat quicker than a frightened man with a bucket."

I have always wanted to sail up in the PNW, it seems like such a great place for small boat expeditions. In regards to the M17 vs. Lugger, I like both boats and both have their pros and cons. The M17 performs a bit better upwind and cuts through the water very differently given her extra weight. The M17 is a much drier sailing experience which might be more comfortable in colder water. Sleeping aboard the M17 can be "nice" in a very calm anchorage but whenever possible I like to sleep off the boat and I really enjoy being able to bring the lugger right up to the beach to unload camping gear. Oars on the lugger are another plus for me. Both boats have been proven capable in various conditions, it really comes down to who's onboard and what type of sailing you want to do...

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I removed all of the Styrofoam floatation from under the benches, the bow, and the lazaret. I then cut and fit 2 full 4‘ x 8‘ sheets of 2 inch thick blue high density insulation board. This went under the benches, in the stern, between the center board trunk walls, and in the bow. I used pour in foam in the bow as well. There is still space under the floorboards for more flotation. At this point the boat has enough flotation for a crewmember to re-enter after swamping and recover the boat. (in heavy seas this may not be as easy but at least she would stay afloat with almost a foot of freeboard)

@@Mostlysailing Thank you very much for your answer. I own a drascombe longboat for 16 years from the mid 1970ies wich I renovated 3 years ago. This renovation was very succesfull with some major repairs, replacements and improvemts. I have been thinking about upgrading boyancy for a long time and came up with a solution comparable to yours, but haven't got around doing it.. Good to hear that your upgrade works; this gives me reasurance to get to work on it. As an alternative for the 2 inch bleu high density foam I considered 3 inch styrofoam wich i would then cover with a thin layer of glasmat and epoxy or, the poor mans way, with cloth, white woodglue and 2 componant pu paint to protect the styro from chipping. I'm from the Netherlands and sail on Lauwersmeer and Waddenzee. On these waters it is good to be sure one stays afloat when swamped. Thanks again for your utube upload and further information! Greetings, Bas

Agreed. this was more to test buoyancy and time needed to recover a swamped boat... in a real capsize you would want to release all sheets before attempting to right the boat. ( we have also practiced this several times)

GRP. Built in 1976 if I remember correctly... The Lilou2 looks like a beautiful boat, should have pretty similar capabilities though I am quite fond of my mizzen... Best of luck with your build!

@@Mostlysailing I opted for the lug/yawl rig. I too love a mizzen!

Thank you, much appreciated!

thanks, it took all day... (bout 6hrs sailing) we trailered to Long Beach from San Diego left about 6am, we were sailing by 10am. winds started very light and built throughout the day. only used the motor to get out of the harbor...

@@Mostlysailing sounds about right, not often that we get good winds for sailing before 10am Thanks for replying!

@@Mostlysailing legendary

Thanks, I totally agree, small boats are great... summers just around the corner! glad to have you on board

@@Mostlysailing 😊🍻 looking forward to your next video.

i agree. I'm restoring an O'Day 19 and it's a breeze compared to others I've messed with

it was built in 2001. great little boat for a couple nights camping on the island

Thanks! We were really pleased with the Torqeedo. It moves the boat quite well. (also quiet, lightweight and no mess or smelly gasoline) Using lower throttle (going 1-2 kts) the range is pretty decent, especially if motor-sailing. We arrived to Catalina, with over 85% charge remaining, same coming back (we used it to get underway, a bit on the crossing with no wind, and to move around the moorings). That being said the range at full throttle is quite low, only a few miles at maybe 4 knots. If you need to move the boat in any serious sea-state or if you need a long range, go with a gas engine. This thing is great for getting in/out of the harbor and getting sailing.

@@Mostlysailing thank you, that is the info I was looking for.....I will hold off for a while until range becomes a bit better. Have a great week and enjoy the sailing.

@@svslowmotion6611 I recently got an Epropulsion outboard for my Montgomery 17. It's comparable to the Torqeedo. Full throttle runtime is an hour and 20 minutes. That's about 6 miles. At half throttle it's probably 12 miles. If I drop to 30% throttle maybe 20-30 miles. At that point the solar starts to be a major contributor. If you go slow enough it runs forever. If you need more range you can carry an extra battery or get a bigger battery you put in the cabin. The bigger batteries are also used for the 6hp and 10hp equivalent motors. I have the 3hp equivalent (1kw).

@@peterjorgensen3 thank you for the update, the epropulsion is the electric outboard I have been looking at....this is the kind of real world numbers and experience I like to hear about. How does it move your boat at half or so throttle? Thank you again