[Rhodes22-list] What is the purpose of the ledge outside of the companionway?

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Michael,

On S/V Dynamic Equilibrium, we have a 4” cleat mounted on the cockpit bulkhead under the cam cleat for the centerboard pennant.  A 4” cleat provides enough space under the horns to wind up the excess pennant.  It’s out of the way, can’t get tangled, is quickly accessible, doesn’t block the companionway, and doesn’t come loose in a rough sea.

You can stow the table leg up forward in the bins around the V-berths.  It will be secure; but, not very handy.  On S/V Dynamic Equilibrium we use a pair of Beckson Marine Holding Clips, size 1” mounted on the stern cockpit bulkhead.  Note, we also use Beckson Marine Holding Clips on the stern cockpit bulkhead to stow the boat hook.  This keeps the boat hook and table leg secure, but out of the way, and yet still readily accessible.  Attached is a page from West Marine.  Note these Holding Clips come in 8 different sizes.  You should get familiar with them.  They are useful for a variety of storage issues all over the boat.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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From: Michael McKay<mailto:mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 5:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] What is the purpose of the ledge outside of the companionway?

Thanks Mike—is there a preferred spot for the table leg?

On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 5:02 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> Michael,
>
> The centerboard pennant is usually stored on the ledge to avoid tripping
> when entering and exiting the cabin.
>
> During rougher sailing, the table leg will probably be rolling about the
> cockpit, not particularly a good thing.
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I'd rather be sailing :~)
>
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] What is the purpose of the ledge outside of the
> companionway?
>
> Sorry for the newbie question, I'm still getting to know my new boat.  I
> have found that the cockpit table leg fits very nicely there, but is there
> another purpose for it?
>
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