What Are Your Top 5,10,15 Mods Or How Do I Love Thee- my Mac

[dlandersson]

1. New SS 3 blade propeller (one summer I was experimenting and bought several different types).
2. New Judy B sails - genoa has pirate skill and bones -son really likes it.
3. SS washers on the rudders.
4. Aluminum side boarding ladder for swimmers.
5. Canvas "tent" that covers the cabin (can link to the bimini) really opens up the boat when camping out/overnighting.
6. Sailboat hammock for lazing.
7. Tow rig for tubing and three person hot dog tube.
8. Music system incl DVD/CD and Google home (when in slip with Wi-Fi).
9. Laptops (2) for the kids so they can watch stuff when overnighting at the marina
10. Laptop (looks much like kids but more under the hood) for Dad so I can work from the boat.
11. Youth fishing rigs and non-hook spinners, water inflatable fish, etc. so the kids can play with casting, etc.
12. Eco horn (you have to blow in it) for the kids to use - they really like it.

[Sea Wind]

1. Suzuki DF 90
2. Double-axle aluminum trailer
3. Sail pack
4. bimini and Dodger
5. VHF with AIS and mic
6. Fridge
7. 2-house batteries plus solar
8. MRS upgrade to 26M system
9. Lifeline netting to keep boys and toy on board
10. 25 feet of ¾ chain on each anchor, main is currently a 16lbs claw.
11. Magma grill. We have a butane stove in the galley, but 80% of meals are done on the grill, cooking below something like pasta gets the cabin really hot
12. Mosquito netting for hatches
13. My boat came with the following mods which I think are essential: anchor roller, shore power and inverter, flexible water bladder and electric pump

[Hardcrab]

All pertain to my M.
1. Adjustable "tie rod" to true the rudders/outboard/helm/boat.
2. Fixed, but adjusted dead ahead, outboard disconnect from steering rod.
3.Velcro on sliding hatch lips.
4. Ball valve to replace the ballast tank plug.
5. Stern seats.
6. Furler "quick loop" to control loose furler end while raising/lowering mast.
7. Genny sheets cam cleat thingy eliminating any winch useage.
8. Automatic 12vdc cabin power whenever 110ac shore power connected.
9. Johnson Quick Lever/ higher mast hound/ and upper toggle for forestay.
10.Velcro on rear berth hatch covers/edge lips to stop cover "cave-ins".
11. Microwave oven mounted under the table top.
12.Simple, fixed topping lift-1/4" Dynema.
13. Sail slugs.
14. Improved, flat topped, larger roached mainsail.
15.Homemade 4:1 outhaul.
16.Tell-tails on all sails and actually using them.
17. Hour-meter for monitoring engine time.
18. Employing best practices to reduce any SS/Aluminum corrosion on the mast, boom, trailer, etc.
19. Binimi cover for cockpit area.
20. 90 hp outboard.
21. Remove head bi-fold doors,
22.Use the head door wood to make the sliding galley with two full sized door openings instead of the stock one door and the semi-useless bin arrangement.
23.Four portable 6 gallon Evinrude gas tanks that fit fine, two to a side.

[Highlander]

All pertain to my M.
1. Adjustable "tie rod" to true the rudders/outboard/helm/boat.
2. Fixed, but adjusted dead ahead, outboard disconnect from steering rod.
3.Velcro on sliding hatch lips.
4. Ball valve to replace the ballast tank plug.
5. Stern seats.
6. Furler "quick loop" to control loose furler end while raising/lowering mast.
7. Genny sheets cam cleat thingy eliminating any winch useage.
8. Automatic 12vdc cabin power whenever 110ac shore power connected.
9. Johnson Quick Lever/ higher mast hound/ and upper toggle for forestay.
10.Velcro on rear berth hatch covers/edge lips to stop cover "cave-ins".
11. Microwave oven mounted under the table top.
12.Simple, fixed topping lift-1/4" Dynema.
13. Sail slugs.
14. Improved, flat topped, larger roached mainsail.
15.Homemade 4:1 outhaul.
16.Tell-tails on all sails and actually using them.
17. Hour-meter for monitoring engine time.
18. Employing best practices to reduce any SS/Aluminum corrosion on the mast, boom, trailer, etc.
19. Binimi cover for cockpit area.
20. 90 hp outboard.
21. Remove head bi-fold doors,
22.Use the head door wood to make the sliding galley with two full sized door openings instead of the stock one door and the semi-useless bin arrangement.
23.Four portable 6 gallon Evinrude gas tanks that fit fine, two to a side.

well u should check out some of my mods I,ve done a lot of what u want to do !

J

[taylormade]

1.Raising gooseneck 12"s which allowed 3 & 4 & All cockpit comfort.

When you raised the gooseneck, did you have to trim the mainsail or was there enough clearance? I'm about to raise mine up to 36". Thanks in advance!

[Gazmn]

1.Raising gooseneck 12"s which allowed 3 & 4 & All cockpit comfort.

When you raised the gooseneck, did you have to trim the mainsail or was there enough clearance? I'm about to raise mine up to 36". Thanks in advance!

I don't have an OEM sail. My sail is heavier & when I'd raise it would consistently have 6 or 7 inches - guessing. So I just raised it with no problem. Whether your sail is loose footed or not, you may able to get it taut by adjusting from the bottom.

[taylormade]

1.Raising gooseneck 12"s which allowed 3 & 4 & All cockpit comfort.

When you raised the gooseneck, did you have to trim the mainsail or was there enough clearance? I'm about to raise mine up to 36". Thanks in advance!

I don't have an OEM sail. My sail is heavier & when I'd raise it would consistently have 6 or 7 inches - guessing. So I just raised it with no problem. Whether your sail is loose footed or not, you may able to get it taut by adjusting from the bottom.

Yeah, I don't have one either, ha. The PO bent the mast and chopped 3' off it. From my calculations, I believe I can raise it 9" from the factory location on the new mast to 36" from the deck and still hoist a "factory" mainsail without modification. Just wanted confirmation from someone who'd done it. We're in desperate need of a bimini.

[NiceAft]

I saw this article in BOATUS, printed it out, and decided I would do it this summer.
https://www.boatus.com/magazine/2015/de ... socket.asp

Ray

[Starscream]

I saw this article in BOATUS, printed it out, and decided I would do it this summer.
https://www.boatus.com/magazine/2015/de ... socket.asp

Ray

I have a bunch of these all over the boat...one on the galley facing the rear berth, one on the back of the dinette by the head (in the X), one at the steering pedestal. "Cheap as chips", to quote SailboatMike.

https://www.amazon.ca/Electop-Charger-C ... ine+outlet

The only caveat I would give is that some of them come with a little blue LED light to indicate they have power, and although it seems minor during the day, it can really light up the cabin at night even with the little plastic cover closed.

To wire them up on the same circuit, I use these:
https://www.amazon.ca/Piggyback-Termina ... back+spade

Probably not ABYC, but convenient and if properly done no less safe than the original wiring.

[NiceAft]

Starscream,

Thanks for the information.

Ray

[Baha]

My boat came with the following which are really handy...
-Anchor roller
-Wheel Autopilot
-Chart plotter tied to VHF

What I took off-
-Lazy Jacks---don't need them
-little "lunch pick" anchor...I might use as a kedge

What I added-
-larger helm wheel
-Bimini (not common in the UK--more for rain than sun)
-Navionics and AIS on phone
-Judy B jib...best upgrade yet!

[paula_ke]

PO had put the following on:
1) vhf/garmin AIS
2) sony stereo with inside and outside speakers
3) 70hp Suzuki OB
4) BWY main sail with two reefs, one jiffy reef.
5) BWY jib and roller
6) Separate house and motor batteries (house was dead)
7) Dual battery charger
automatic batter relay
9) rail seats
10) BWY rack and pinion
11) anchor roller
13) Full canvas bimini, sides and dodger (full enclosure)
14) Magna grill
15) Fridge

What I have added
1) second axle to trailer (best mod yet)
2) LED lights on trailer
3) converted rest of boat lights to LED
4) 20 feet of chain on anchor
5) Topping lift line
6) Copper film on inside of all storage areas (for ground)
7) Ham radio 100 watt amplifier and tuner
Down haul for wire antenna on mast
9) quick pins for fast rigging and de-rigging
10) C-head (best mod on boat)
11) anchor light
13) Solar MPPT charger
14) 2 x 100 watt flexible solar panels
15) NMEA 2000 bus for motor stats
16) cleaned and repaired all systems
18) USB plugs on helm (for isailor pad)
19) Achilles dinghy
20) 2.5 hp Suzuki OB (for dinghy)
21) seat rail bracket for dinghy OB
22) Lined all edges of storage areas to eliminate fiber glass cuts.

More to come!

Captain Paula of the good ship AirWave

[bobflshmn]

In order of importance:
1. Moving from a D to an X.
2. MSD head with pump-out.
3. Lazy jacks with sail pack.
4. Self tacking jib.
5. V Berth extension.
6. Chart plotter.
7. Shore power.
8. New sails.
9. Oak front on kitchen cabinets.
10. BBQ, Magma Cabo.
Coming soon,
1. Cockpit cushions.
2. Pressurized water system.
3. Convert dining table to wrap around seating. Will still be able to set up for dinning table.
4. Cockpit table