Cape Cutters take the ground well. They do heel over a bit (a stub keel on each side stops them heeling right over), but we tend to stuff a fender under the downward keel as the boat dries out to keep the boat more level. To be fair, we don't take the ground overnight very often- the boat has a very shallow draught so there are places to anchor overnight in a few cm of water. I would make some beaching legs to use for camping aboard if drying was going to be a regular event. I reckon two lengths of drain downpipes joined by light chain could be used to keep her level when dried out - I've never made anything because we don't do it overnight often - more usually dry out on sand and walk ashore. Check out capecutter19association.org/ for more info on the boat if you're interested.
@@underseaimages Thank you Sir. I'm trying to imagine the plastic drainpipe and chain thing (but am struggling). I think I need to see a camp aboard video on a CC19, can you direct me to one (or contemplate shooting one yourself?). Kind regards.
@@onanysundrymule3144 Imagine two lengths of drainpipe (about 5" dia), each one at right angles to the boat, one under each skeg, These would keep the boat nearly level. How to get them there? The boat is afloat with the centre plate up. They are linked by light chain (to sink them) and each has a length of rope to the surface. Probably need two to do the next bit: put the pipes over the stern with a rope on each side of the boat and then lead the ropes forward until the pipes are in the right place (under the skegs); tie off the ropes and then allow the boat to take the ground. As I say, I have not got round to making something because I don't often take the ground (either too much mud or too rocky), though I often anchor overnight in very shallow water. More vids soon; I'll shoot some interior/life aboard clips next season.
@@underseaimages ; Thankyou, that was explained very well Sir. Like a bilge keel skipping rope!. Needs testing, for the slippy plastic may want to 'spit-out' under compression perhaps, but the placement theory seems sound. Radial compression strength of the plastic may be an issue too, but as a prototype principle, it's a starting point. I shall subscribe in lieu of those forthcoming internal videos ( and bilge keel high-heels development?). I'm just at the point of researching 19 footers ..... CC19, Shrimper etc ...... for potential camper sailing in years to come. Thankyou Sir, I have enjoyed the technical dialogue. Kind regards.
A wonderful, inspiring video. Especially when one is completely sold on the Cape Cutter 19.
Jörgen W
That looks like the entrance to the R.Deben with Harbour Villas on the left.
Marvelous little fleet of gaff cutters. Do they take the ground well on a drying mooring, you know, level enough to function in when camping aboard?
Cape Cutters take the ground well. They do heel over a bit (a stub keel on each side stops them heeling right over), but we tend to stuff a fender under the downward keel as the boat dries out to keep the boat more level. To be fair, we don't take the ground overnight very often- the boat has a very shallow draught so there are places to anchor overnight in a few cm of water. I would make some beaching legs to use for camping aboard if drying was going to be a regular event. I reckon two lengths of drain downpipes joined by light chain could be used to keep her level when dried out - I've never made anything because we don't do it overnight often - more usually dry out on sand and walk ashore. Check out capecutter19association.org/ for more info on the boat if you're interested.
@@underseaimages Thank you Sir. I'm trying to imagine the plastic drainpipe and chain thing (but am struggling). I think I need to see a camp aboard video on a CC19, can you direct me to one (or contemplate shooting one yourself?). Kind regards.
@@onanysundrymule3144 Imagine two lengths of drainpipe (about 5" dia), each one at right angles to the boat, one under each skeg, These would keep the boat nearly level. How to get them there? The boat is afloat with the centre plate up. They are linked by light chain (to sink them) and each has a length of rope to the surface. Probably need two to do the next bit: put the pipes over the stern with a rope on each side of the boat and then lead the ropes forward until the pipes are in the right place (under the skegs); tie off the ropes and then allow the boat to take the ground. As I say, I have not got round to making something because I don't often take the ground (either too much mud or too rocky), though I often anchor overnight in very shallow water. More vids soon; I'll shoot some interior/life aboard clips next season.
@@underseaimages ; Thankyou, that was explained very well Sir. Like a bilge keel skipping rope!. Needs testing, for the slippy plastic may want to 'spit-out' under compression perhaps, but the placement theory seems sound. Radial compression strength of the plastic may be an issue too, but as a prototype principle, it's a starting point. I shall subscribe in lieu of those forthcoming internal videos ( and bilge keel high-heels development?). I'm just at the point of researching 19 footers ..... CC19, Shrimper etc ...... for potential camper sailing in years to come. Thankyou Sir, I have enjoyed the technical dialogue. Kind regards.
Cool!