Getaway sail camping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAzDrGkFWiA

Anyone familiar with this guy? He has a bunch of sail camping videos, pretty cool. Some of the mechanical things he has done are interesting.
Has a block and tackle on the shroud to tighten up the mast at night for sleeping & loosen it up to start his de masting procedure.
He takes his mast apart in 2 sections for traveling.
Runs a pretty big motor (3.5 hp).
He made some big side hatchs in the hull for storage, almost looks like a live well. I couldn't cut mine up like that but Im envious at the same time.
You will probably see other things that jump out at you. Pretty cool. Steve C.

First time I see his videos. On min 10:15 in the video, where he used 2 carabiner snap hooks to connect the forestay. It looks way easier and faster than those micro clevis pins. It would also make it more easier, for someone like me who uses the Maststepper lll, to raise the mast.

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Hobie Getaway

Seems like you would have to shorten the bridles.

He's on this page and uses the same screen name.... TheInterestHunter I too enjoy his videos and would love to drag my own Getaway out to Florida and leisurely float the shallows from island to island. I already have a tent that fits perfect on the tramp.

What brand is your tent?

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Yet another Bob!
"Firefly" - 2012 Hobie Getaway with wings and spinnaker
"Sparky" - 1978 Sunfish (OK, it's not a Hobie, but it's a fun little craft)
Too many canoes and kayaks

It's the smaller Coleman instant set up tent. I didn't see the need to spend a ton of cash on a tent that will be exposed to salt water often. For $47, if it gets trashed, oh well.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-20000147 ... B00FGPY9CE

Just cut new hatches in my hulls for storage.

US ACCESS HATCH & LID 24" x 9-5/8" -Marine Caravan/RV -boat Amarine-made

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Larry

You would have to shorten them by the length of the carabiners. Saltydogmarine has good quality and pricing on custom rigging. I think that if you could find a carabiner weight rated and small enough you could just use the stock straps instead of replacing them with eyebolts.

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2018 Hobie Getaway

A word of caution about carabiners. I know I'm predjudiced against them, but I personally would never use one in anything that holds up the mast. The closure of a carabiner relies on a "tooth hook" which means there is only half of the metal holding it closed--plus if the hinge for the carabiner arm isn't completely rigid, the teeth can slide off each other. If you must use something quicker in a load carrying capacity, get a snap shackle.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II

Here is a decent tent that worked perfectly for me.. 2 person

How does everybody secure their gear to the Getaway, specifically the front tramp? I plan to start sail camping this year and there is only the very front lacing to tie stuff to.
Do you tie gear to the mast?

Thanks

Jesse

Easy enough to stitch some webbing loops to the front tramp. Can also tie a line from front bar to wing stanchions with loops every so often (diagonals). Lots of temporary or permanent ways of securing gear. Wouldn't use the mast, though, since it rotates. Those stick on gear ties for stand up paddleboards would likely stick to the tramp, but probably would not stick to the floats.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II

Probably buying a Getaway and the Sail/Camping setup shown here looks just the job.

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Ashus
Mirror, Bosun, Laser, Fireball, Hobie 16, Dart 18, IOR 1 Tonner, 1720, Ozgoose, Hobie Getaway

Honestly, this kinda turns into a back packing sport where the lightest packers will probably have the most fun.. I strapped a yeti to the side but as for gear I didn’t even strap it down. I just throw everything in a small plastic storage bin or dry bag and keep it in front of the mast and stuff whatever under spinnaker pole if you have one.. I can see the perfect set up for single handling but what fun is it to go alone.. also if you have wing seats shop around for a light weight aluminum storage box you can put eye hooks in and bungee under wing seat .. or custom make a marine ply wood bin to mount under and have folding down hinged doors to access your stuff.. I have bought almost everything to make this set up with 23x10x11 aluminum truck bed boxes that would’ve mounted on the the side rail.. they weigh about 15 or 20 pounds a piece. I’m making 4 with cup holders on the side

Agreed. I have a 21SC, which carries the weight a little better and has more storage options. Excess weight will make your ride wetter and slower. Too much stuff on the front tramp will be a drag if the waves pick up.

Things I have learned:

• A boat specific tent is a neat trick, but depending on where you are going you may want a tent that can be set up on dirt as well; in case of severe weather.
• A 68qt cooler is plenty of space for 4 people over 3 days. Dry ice saves weight and space in the cooler.
• A cheap portable propane grill attached to the wings is great for cooking. I use mine while sailing. When the boat heels over in a gust the brats turn themselves.
• Know where you are going, and where you can seek shelter should a storm pop up. Bring a chart
• Carry a radio, or at least a phone. Listen to weather reports occasionally.
• Bring snorkeling stuff, enjoy the destinations