We are currently cruising our Islander Freeport 36 sailboat in Mexico. We have been extensively documenting our outfitting for this adventure. Also, what works and what is not of value.
New Wheel spot
End of June - Paradise Village Marina in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Yes there is a pad lock on it. If it disappeared we would just have to get a folding wheel! Now you scared us so maybe we will put a cable lock on it also :) Hay how bout those destroyer wheels that Islander used to offer? They are so cool with the teak trim, just a little big for getting around them.
No more teak trim for me after last week redoing the starboard eyebrows and handrails! Several years ago I purchased a leather wheel cover with foam padding you sew onto the wheel, and I reversed it so the soft underside of the leather is facing up. I don't care how hot or cold the rest of the wheel feels, where you put your hands on the wheel it's always nice.
That's a good out of the way spot for the wheel, but I hope you have a way of locking it up. That wheel might be tempting to someone.
ReplyDeleteYes there is a pad lock on it. If it disappeared we would just have to get a folding wheel! Now you scared us so maybe we will put a cable lock on it also :)
ReplyDeleteHay how bout those destroyer wheels that Islander used to offer? They are so cool with the teak trim, just a little big for getting around them.
No more teak trim for me after last week redoing the starboard eyebrows and handrails! Several years ago I purchased a leather wheel cover with foam padding you sew onto the wheel, and I reversed it so the soft underside of the leather is facing up. I don't care how hot or cold the rest of the wheel feels, where you put your hands on the wheel it's always nice.
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