Boat Tour: Setup
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- Boat Tour: Setup of a Cruising Specification West Wight Potter 19
We begin by removing the tiedown straps that keep the boat on the trailer.
This one goes over the bow, and is there in the event the winch should fail whilst towing
The second strap is toward the stern of the vessel
Boarding the boat is made easy by use of the swim ladder
Once aboard, we can start preparing the mast for raising
At the bow, the mast is lashed to the pulpit when not in use
The shrouds are lashed to the mast for safe keeping
A wooden block is used to support the mast at the mid point
Here, the mainsheet is unlashed from the mast
Now remove the adjustable backstay, which is being used to hold down the mast at the stern of the boat
Next step is to remove the securing bolt from the mast tabernacle
Then loosen all halyards and the mast raising tackle
Now the mast is free and can be moved aft ready for raising
Attaching the mast to the tabernacle
Here we can see the "gin pole" laid out on the foredeck
This pole is used to help raise the mast
It's a piece of galvanized steel pipe with two lines attached
The gin pole connects to the base of the mast, and the two lines clip to padeyes on the deck
Here's a shot of the "block and tackle" used to raise the mast
The dark red line is the one to pull but not yet
The block and tackle is attached to the stem fitting at the bow
Returning aft we make sure that the shrouds are not twisted at the tangs
The mast is ready to be raised
The jib halyard, shown here on the left is kept attached to the pulpit
it provides an extra layer of security, as it also can be used to support the mast temporarily
The mast is fully raised now, so time to remove the block and tackle and the gin pole
The forestay is detached from the block and tackle and reattached to the stem fitting
The forestay is attached to the stem fitting with a quick release lever
The lever tensions the rig which then requires no further adjustment
Tape is added to ensure no possibility of the quick pins coming loose
Next, the bow dockline is flaked onto the deck
It will be used to help with the launching of the boat from the trailer
The adjustable backstay is brought into tension
And the mast crutch is removed
Shown here, is the 3d printed custom mastgate that keeps the sail slugs in place when the sail is being reefed
it's necessary to remove this before fitting the boom and mainsail
The boom and mainsail are brought up from the cabin
and the aft end is attached to a wire lanyard connected to the backstay
the gooseneck is fitted into the slot on the mast
followed by the sail slugs
Next the mail halyard is attached
and the last of the sail slugs are inserted
the mastgate is replaced into the mast
some dry-lube is applied to keep things working smoothly
The mainsail has a downhaul for tensioning the luff
The control line is run through the block and cleat
Jonah does not have a topping lift, but instead has a boom kicker
The kicker attaches to the base of the mast via a boom bail
As does the boom vang
Next, the mainsheet is attached to the aft end of the boom
The tiller cover is removed
And the retractable keel is raised into the fully up position using the winch
She's almost ready for launch now
Stashing the swim ladder... we won't be needing that for a while now
The bow dockline is tied to the trailer with a slip knot, to stop the boat from floating away after launching
Driving to the launch ramp
No video of me launching, as i was too busy
There she is at the end of the dock, almost ready for adventures!
The keel bolts, used to support the keel when the boat is not in use are removed
Lowering the keel to the fully lowered position
The kick up rudder is dropped down
A figure 8 stop knot in the mainsheet
Lowering the outboard into the water
She's ready to put to sea!
Hello John! A few days ago, I stayed up way too late listening to your gripping “October Potter” series of videos. It’s a fine tale that you recounted warmly but hauntingly (or maybe the other way around). Still puts me in a quasi-trance when I think about that “boat delivery.”
Today, meanwhile, man, woman, and dog did our regular stroll through the local harbor to the jetty end. While the dog sniffed every which way, we two-leggeds enjoyed watching a local 19 return to harbor. Our walking route brought us past her slip, that left me again wanting to learn more about this boat.
I found this video with you documenting your setup and am trying to concentrate when familiar landmarks are seen on the background-you filmed that here! That was a surprise.
Pretty nifty one-handed work while filming, and you are oh-so-good at pace and space. Thanks for the detailed information and the storytelling. Both-and your generosity-are very much appreciated. (Gary)
Wow! That may be the best comment I've ever got for one of my videos. Thank you so much for such positive feedback. It provides me with new energy to continue making more content.
@@johnjordansailing Go! Do it! Rah rah! Drop a note if/when you’re back in SCZ (haven’t seen where your home base is)…
Wanted to say thank you for this video. It has been very helpful to me as a brand new sailor. Just picked up a WWP 19 this week. It has a couple of small projects before I can sail her, but learning from detailed videos such as yours is much appreciated.
You are very welcome. It's good to know it helped someone!
Hello, Santa Cruz dinghy sailor here. Love the guitar part at the end. We are looking at a Potter 19 and then at a Drascombe Drifter. And other boats too. Right now we have a Drascombe Scaffie. Will keep an eye out for you if you’re around Santa Cruz. Very informative video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind comments. See you around!
@@johnjordansailing Just got a Potter 19. Super excited. She needs a couple things but not much.
Thank you brother. Jim C
John, Nice!!! Thank you!
Great video thanks for sharing
Thank you for taking the time to provide such nice feedback.
John great stuff. I had a 1998 P19 for awhile now have a 2005 Montgomery 17 I sail on Lake Erie but plan on taking her farther.
What do you hang your anchor on the pulpit with?
I hear good things about those Monty's. The anchor is hung with a piece of PVC pipe which is attached to the pulpit using two pipe clamps. The shank of the Danforth anchor is dropped into the pipe (after removing the chain), resulting in a very solid mount.
Hello John! Appreciate the videos, I have some questions. I’m trying to outfit my 19 to get it set up faster and what not. Have you ever had any issues with your backstay coming loose or anything? I never have seen anyone with your set up. I have a turn buckle set up and it’s a pain! I have to loosen and tighten each time I set the mast.
Any ideas on a gin pole set up for mast raising while using a furler system? It seems that your system and others won’t work with a furler. Would the quick lever forestay attachment point work with a furler system? I have to put all my muscle into it just for someone to pin the furler currently. Can’t think of any other way.
For the daggerboard. Do you use any water proofing or gasket to seal it to keep water from splashing in? With a little chop I get water inside every time!! Do you also have a way to secure your daggerboard? You have same style and age of my potter and we don’t have the locks like most of them do. I’m curious if you lock yours down?
Where did you get the swim deck and ladder combo? That’s a perfect set up.
If you ever plan on heading to PNW I’ll buy you a beer and pick your head more sir!
Cheers, keep the videos coming your making our potters look good!
Apology for the late reply. No problem with the backstay; Jonah has an adjustable stay made of block and tackle. It's set and forget. My guess is a quick-release lever will not work well with the furler, as you can't shorten the forestay enough to fit it. For the daggerboard, I use some half-round adhesive weather-proofing strip intended for sealing car doors. It mostly works. I don't lock the daggerboard typically, but if things get rough enough I will. A lanyard that's attached to the cap of the board clips to an eye strap on the trunk. The ladder was already on the boat when I purchased her. Thanks for the positive feedback, and enjoy your fine vessel!
Thanks for the video! Just purchased a WWP19. I live up near Victoria Canada and am interested in rigging her with a Code 0 just like yours. Any info you can provide on the Code 0 would be greatly appreciated.
You're welcome. Congrats on the purchase. The Code 0, or (to paraphrase my sailmaker) I prefer to call them Tweeners because they are between a spinnaker and a genoa but don’t have to meet the Code 0 Race Rule, are made in tri-radial 1.5 oz nylon and include a furling torque rope. I have quite a bit more info. Feel free to ask specific questions.
@@johnjordansailing Thank you for responding. I am sure to have more questions after I take delivery next week. I will pm you on Facebook when I have more info.
What if you forget the drain plug? You carry a spare on board if you're at 300' of water?.
Hey Brian! lol. There is no drain plug on a 1986 P19.
PS. Just recently got back from a trip aboard Jonah; 4 1/2 hours dock to dock from Monterey to Santa Cruz on the return journey. Sailed the whole way. Wind was out of the SW. Fun!
@@johnjordansailing
When's my ride?
@@briananderson5879 How about some time in the latter half of June?
Just bought a 2001 Potter 19! Do you make House calls? Dont know what I am doing! lol
Congratulations! It's a great boat to learn on; very forgiving. What's even better is it's a great boat for the long haul too! The very essence of a pocket cruiser. I have a checklist that I used to employ for launch and retrieval; it helped quite a bit in the early days. Hit me up on FB if you'd be interested to see the checklist (facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054966981879). Take it one step at a time and you'll be fine.
J, You don't sound like a native Californian. Are you British?
Yes, British.