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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| Author: | Steve C [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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. |
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| Author: | Smofa [ Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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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| Author: | bthompson224 [ Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
Seems like you would have to shorten the bridles. |
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| Author: | owtcast [ Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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. |
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| Author: | dorienc [ Tue Dec 25, 2018 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
owtcast wrote: I already have a tent that fits perfect on the tramp. What brand is your tent? |
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| Author: | owtcast [ Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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 |
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| Author: | larryhts [ Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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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| Author: | Toyon [ Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
bthompson224 wrote: Seems like you would have to shorten the bridles. 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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| Author: | tpdavis473 [ Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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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| Author: | Acole1420 [ Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
Here is a decent tent that worked perfectly for me.. 2 person   
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| Author: | jhornes1 [ Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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 |
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| Author: | tpdavis473 [ Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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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| Author: | ashus [ Sat May 30, 2020 6:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
Probably buying a Getaway and the Sail/Camping setup shown here looks just the job. |
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| Author: | Acole1420 [ Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
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 |
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| Author: | speed633 [ Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway sail camping |
Quote: Honestly, this kinda turns into a back packing sport where the lightest packers will probably have the most fun 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:
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