A few odds and ends to share. We call this the Raven seat. During sea trials  on the FPB 64, Avatar, a legacy from the Owner’s previous yacht was put to good use. When we found something similar in the local Jumbo supermarket we determined to test it on Wind Horse. It worked so well we now have two, and at ten Euros each we can dispose of these when they get nasty looking.

We noticed these in A Coruna, Spain. What a great fendering system to protect your topsides from the dock. Note the fixtures which hold the ball fenders horizontal.

Wrestling the outboard on or off the dink is always a chore. We have always used a halyard on boats where the dinghy was stored separate from the outboard. But many yachts these days have small davits for the purpose.

These cleats seem cool. They pop up when needed and sink out of sight when sailing. But, they are heavy, require substantial structural reenforcement for the discontinuity they create in the deck to hull connection, and need a drain system. If you don’t like cleats, then how about some simple pad eyes and leading the dock lines to winches or tying them off and adjusting on the dock?

Finally, a comment on awning color. Dark awnings look sleek, but they are significantly hotter than lighter colors. If you want shade and relief from the heat, stay away from dark fabrics.