Matt Layden’s Paradox building plans show two curved brass
pipe stowage rails - one either side of the boat. They are strategically placed
on the side decks for stowing the yuloh to starboard, and the furled sail with the
boom and yard to port.
‘Minnow’ came without rails. Instead of making the standard ones,
I adapted an alloy shelf bracket for stowing the yuloh, and I’m in the process
of fitting a short stainless steel stanchion to port for securing the rig. If I’m on a canal or a river where I
am unable to sail, I shall be able to bundle the whole rig on the port side. I’ve
checked that the engine will not be in the way, and that I shall be able to
lower and raise it when required.
There is an advantage to stowing the whole rig inclusive of the mast on the port side
deck, because setting it up is faster and easier than if the mast is
stowed separately within the boat. Matt thought it would be a good idea to stow
the mast in the boat when trailering. This could be done by inserting it
through the aft vent port, but the task was by no means easy, and the mast was in the way if you wanted to sleep in the boat when on the trailer.
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