INVESTIGATOR 563

Hi Folks,

Here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPmVit2iw4I

Cheers, Robert

Brilliant Robert! Like the music too! Feel free to let us know if you have a music CD available.

Technical notes:
*What did you hook your safety harness to? No lifejacket? Do you feel that a peak cap with skirts is better than a wide all round brim with chin strap for the QLD sun?
* Having the lower mast shroud is a good extra safety feature for offshore, and would be even better if it was attached to a different set of U bolt chain plates.
* Would appreciate if you could post a pic in the technical section showing your pushpit mast support roller.

Hi Ian,

I chose to hook the harness to the portside pushpit. Attached to the forward upright. I extended the lanyard with about a 2 meter length of stout rope. This enabled me to reach any part of the yacht. I judged this to be safer than clipping off and on as I moved about. Reallyy, if you are going to clip off and on then one needs two carabinas/clips.

The lifevest I donned only when crossing the bar. In Qld one is not required to wear one all the time, and it is very hot.

The cap I wear, which has the added material that covers the back of the neck, the sides of the face (the ears are a common place to get skin cancer) and the front beneath the chin is the best. I have attached a string to it that clips to the collar so that I won't loose it overboard. I find it better than a broad rimmed hat which attracts too much windage.

I am happy about having two side shrouds. I have reinforced the area where the 'U' bolt passes through the deck by glueing a 4'' by 4'' timber plate under the deck to spread the load. Also, I have removed and check the bolt for any sogns of corrosion.

My boat came with the support roller. It is a boon when raising the mast as I roll it along the roller when taking it to and from the tabernacle. the mast rests on the roller when in transit.

Cheers, Robert

Awesome epic video Robert (which I think is the current geny jargon)
Very professional and a real adventure.
spurs us all on to get out there.

That was great Robert

Very good production. Such snippits of life are priceless. Make an archive copy now for your great grandkids, now where's that movie camera

Hi Snoope and Ozzie,

Glad you enjoyed the youtube and writeup.

Hope everyone has a great 2010 with loads of sailing in it.

Cheers, Robert