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Re: Now You See Them, Now You Don't - Sailing In A Plastic Tent Is A Bad Idea
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:27 pm
by aquaplane
I have found this too.
Seminole has an inside steering position with windscreen wiper for the view ahead, but I still have to go out for a good look round frequently when it's wet.
I only hide inside when it's honking it down or we are shipping lots of spray bashing into a headwind.
Re: Now You See Them, Now You Don't - Sailing In A Plastic Tent Is A Bad Idea
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:33 pm
by Burst Boiler
Its not the impact on vision I find the problem, but the inability to feel the wind. Sailing with a cockpit enclosure is like having sex wearing a condom.
Re: Now You See Them, Now You Don't - Sailing In A Plastic Tent Is A Bad Idea
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:58 am
by claymore
Burst Boiler wrote:Its not the impact on vision I find the problem, but the inability to feel the wind. Sailing with a cockpit enclosure is like having sex wearing a condom.
I don't sail when it is raining.
We have a reliable wind indicator which tells me what is blowing and where from
If the boat is heeling, that also tends to be a fair indication of windstrength.
It is some time since I have needed to use a condom
Re: Now You See Them, Now You Don't - Sailing In A Plastic Tent Is A Bad Idea
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:23 am
by Nick
claymore wrote:I don't sail when it is raining.
You need to get out more
Re: Now You See Them, Now You Don't - Sailing In A Plastic Tent Is A Bad Idea
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:27 am
by claymore
Nick wrote:claymore wrote:I don't sail when it is raining.
You need to get out more
Certainly I do - however, not when its raining if you don't mind.
