| Re: Anyone using the wave backrest? Zipper sail?
[Re: dstgean]
#47405 04/13/05 04:42 PM 04/13/05 04:42 PM |
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,558 Key Largo, FL & Put-in-Bay, OH... Mary
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Posts: 5,558 Key Largo, FL & Put-in-Bay, OH... | I haven't actually seen any of those backrests in use. Sailors who race their Waves don't use them because the backrests would be in the way for hiking out. But when I am out cruising around just for R and R on my Wave, I often think about designing a little, adjustable recliner chair to mount on each side. Problem is, I would probably fall asleep. As far as the Hooter, Rick put one on my Wave. I was surprised to find that I really enjoy it for pleasure sailing -- makes it like a whole different boat. But I am going to try a couple of different sheeting plans (still in my head) for the Hooter, because I don't like the one I have. P.S. I forgot you asked about the zipper sail for reefing. I didn't even know they had such a thing, but I really can't imagine having to reef a Wave.
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| | | Re: Anyone using the wave backrest? Zipper sail?
[Re: dstgean]
#47410 05/11/05 07:26 AM 05/11/05 07:26 AM |
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Posts: 8 | Instead of purchasing and installing the "backrests" I've been talking along a "Crazy Creek Long Back Chair." It folds flat, can be easily secured to the boat with its velco straps or by other means, is made of closed cell foam that won't waterlog, and it floats. The most important thing is that it's comfortable (I'm 6'3" and it still gives pretty good back support) and using it is almost like having a lounger (tilt back so you can rock on you tukus and it will also dampen some of the wave motion/chop). When the wind gets kicking you can just fold it up out of the way and when you get tired or just feeling like cruising easy you just unstrap the chair and relax (time to use those cup holders on the non-club wave tramp). Take a look at: http://www.rei.com/online/store/Pro..._category_rn=4500551&vcat=REI_SEARCH | | | Re: Anyone using the wave backrest? Zipper sail?
[Re: dstgean]
#47413 05/16/05 12:54 PM 05/16/05 12:54 PM |
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Posts: 8 | Maybe MTV will start a new show called "PIMP MY WAVE." Then the Hibiscus and Cow patterns should fit right in with the rest of the color scheme............. When I got the chair a couple years ago all that was available was Hibiscus. Cow would have been an improvement! But hey I went with it--sort of reminds me of a "Hawaiian" shirt for the posterior. | | | Re: Anyone using the wave backrest? Zipper sail?
[Re: Marko]
#47417 05/22/05 06:38 PM 05/22/05 06:38 PM |
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,355 Key Largo, FL and Put-in-Bay, ... RickWhite
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Posts: 3,355 Key Largo, FL and Put-in-Bay, ... | on the hooter, don't worry about the mast.., it is very, very stiff and not a problem. They all bend, but the Wave mast is so stiff that a slight bend will not hurt anything. That is why I went masthead with the Hooter. I tried fractional and it was not much benefit. When I went masthead, the results were great. And I have never had any failures of any kind.., yet! Rick | | |
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