Over the past couple of years
we have heard from a few P-15 and P-185 owners that are
either new sailors or have children sailing who do not/will
not ease the sheets and have capsized the boats. To assist
those individuals, we have developed a slip on mast head
float that then hoists with the mainsail.
These floats are similar to the ones used by other small
boats, Flying Scot, C-Scows, E-Scows and Harpoons to name
a few. They are constructed of closed cell foam with a
dacron sailcloth cover sewn on over it. The photo above
shows how the leading edge goes around the mainsail bolt rope
and feeds up the mast slot along with the mainsail. |
By making the
float removable, the more experienced sailor can sail
without it but when handing the boat over to their children
(for example) simply slip it on over the mainsail and
hoist. No need to permanently install a huge float at
the top of the mast. While not intended to compensate
for basic sailing skills, nor prevent turtling if sound
capsize recovery practices are not adhered to, the float
will allow the sailor more time to un-cleat the main
and jib sheets if the boat is capsized, then perform
the common righting procedures as typically taught in
sailing schools.
This float will also be useful for sailing schools,
and for those who enjoy heavy air dinghy sailing.
To order or get pricing information see the Boat Parts for the P-15 or the P-185. The Head Floats are also listed on the Boats web page for the P-15 or the P-185 |
