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Post by Richard Isaac Ceballos on Apr 19, 2020 21:27:16 GMT
Creator / Fabricator
For years I have contributed modification ideas to the original WR17 forum (that has ended).
Attached is a list of some modifications. keep in mind these are ideas with illustrations, and I will share further info with you.
richard
WR17 modifications
rotating boom
shelves (cockpit)
chart holder (to store papers in cockpit)
push handles (to push yourself out of the seat)
autopilot
bench seats
12v battery
boom tent
mast rotation limiter
boom vang
aka shims
mast raising system (using the trailer winch)
grab bar (to pull yourself out of the seat)
whisker pole
trailer rail slides (to ease sliding boat on the trailer)
pvc fabrication (process)
depth sounder
main sheet control (can move to front cockpit)
gps mount (pvc holder)
trailer steps (for aluminum trailers)
motor mount plate (keeps the motor from slipping off)
mast rotation control (can set mast rotation to any angle)
rumble seat (rear cockpit coaming seat)
back stay adjusters
bow & stern deck plates
gas can holder
mast stepping (dedicated) lift line
WR17 mods that I can provide illustrations and pictures for:
rceballos1937@gmail.com
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Post by pauhana on Apr 26, 2020 19:16:06 GMT
Mr. Hardware!
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Post by Bruce on May 9, 2020 13:29:50 GMT
Information on your roller boom? Where did you get parts? |
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Post by from Richard on May 10, 2020 20:26:11 GMT
OK, I will post a rotating boom thread with the info.
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Post by quickwater on Jul 27, 2020 2:48:46 GMT
Has anyone set up their WR 17 to be operated from the from front cockpit? I noticed that when sailing alone, I can point closer to the wind by shifting some weight toward the bow. I think doing so forces the bow of lee ama a bit deeper into the water and changes the lateral underwater profile. So, I would like to modify my WR so that I can operate it singlehanded from both the rear and the forward cockpit, thus allowing me to shift my weight foreword or aft. Redirecting the mainsheet is straightforward, but channeling the jib sheets seems more difficult- I imagine adding a block in front of the jib cam cleats. Any ideas are of interest. Thanks in advance.
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Post by Richard Isaac Ceballos on Jul 27, 2020 11:47:41 GMT
quickwater,
I like your idea of installing blocks to redirect the jib sheets to it's cam cleats. (to facilitate jib operation from the forward cockpit).
I suggest mounting the blocks about 3" outboard of the cam cleats, on the akas. This will direct the sheets into the cam cleats in a direction that will swing the cam cleats toward the forward cockpit. The block can be mounted on, an added, flange bolted under the cam cleat mount or clamped to the stationary part of the aka.
richard.
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Post by quickwater on Jul 29, 2020 20:29:25 GMT
Thanks for the suggestion, Richard. I will take a look at this. Of course, want to keep the direction of pull of the jibsheet, and the overall geometry, unchanged.
Quickwater
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Post by Bruce on Aug 5, 2020 11:18:14 GMT
It was spam. Have been removed.
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