I like the dual purpose emergency hatch...good for letting a fresh breeze in to the cabin as well as a cooling sprinkle of water for when he reaches the doldrums:
<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

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also, take a close look at the mast stays on the extreme left...I can't see any split-pins on the turnbuckles...they really don't do too much and can snag lines & tear sails anyway. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />


Mike Dobbs
Tornado CAN 99 "Full Tilt"