Yeah. I was lucky it wasn't far from where I live.The one time I drove with the rear hatch open, I got a strong dose of chemicals from the exhaust!
I didn't even think of loading it that way. I'll try it next time. Thanks!Congrats on your minifish. I transported a SF in the back of my 2004 Explorer as well and used a tailgate extender, but I put it in transom first with the bow outside and it seemed to balance better. That gives you the bow handle to attach your red flag. Enjoy your mini looks great.
Thank you. Can't wait for the weekend to try it out.Congratulations! You will love it!
i just happen to have a waterproof camera. no. 3. 1st lost in the sahara - then bought the same one again - opened up while snorkeling in french polynesia - no. 3 - same one again - have managed to have it now for over a year, goes kayaking and paddle boarding with me (guaranteed NOT to see anything if brought along).Bring a camera... but waterproof it for protection, LOL. Maybe even buy one of those disposable "waterproof 35mm sport cameras"---if they even make 'em anymore, I'm dating myself with that reference. Those disposable waterproof cameras came in colors back in the day, I remember the yellow "Sport" models. Used to hang one around my neck at times... on a "dummy cord!!!" LOL... the plastic cameras didn't weigh that much. Of course, the camera competed with a custom-made Costa Rican quart cooler cup for beer, the neoprene cooler cup with sewn (webbing) reinforcement tabs was on a lanyard or impromptu shoulder sling. Made for great photo ops for tourists when my Minifish was decked out as a pirate ship... as the crowded cattleboat steamed past, I'd hoist that brew in its purple cooler cup and take a hefty swig while flying by in the Mini, steering with my feet like a nautical chimpanzee, LOL. "ARRRRRRR!!!"
thank you - i like low tech - much easier, but it seemed most photos showed clips or hardware so i was afraid i was missing something. now all i have to do is practice my bowline knot!You can just attach the mainsheet to the bridle with a bowline knot. That's what I do and it works just fine.
great website to see parts and things too.If you *do* want a snaphook, Intensity Sails has one for $3 plus shipping.
ahhhh. i get it.A snaphook will keep you from falling asleep, bashing about on the deck. A bowline will let you snooze.
There's hope for crossing Salton by Minifish again:Never underrate a Mini... one day, long after I'm dead and the Salton Sea has vanished from the face of the planet, that Crudweiser pic will make me famous, BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
This other link shows part of the shock cord setup for the Laser, though the cord runs over the waterproof bag lashed to the mast with a "clusterf#% knot." LOL, you'll see what I mean soon enough, just scroll down till you see the first shot of Laser #2069, the red shock cord is visible and the part you can't see runs aft to a hole drilled high & up forward on the daggerboard, aye?
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I suppose one could use a Minifish for island voyages, but the Laser had more room and she's what I had at the time, the Mini came later in life, LOL. Just know that these small craft are tougher than most folks think, and they can take you on radical nautical adventures... IF you are willing to plan & prepare accordingly, and keep MARINE SAFETY as your top priority. Time to go wash the car... CHEERS!!!