[PUP] Storm panels over saloon windows

[Mark Tilden]

Scott:

I have storm covers for our Selene 50's windows. I've actually used them
even when it wasn't for storms--we had a window shatter on us a couple of
years ago when the window had been damaged but didn't break until later when
my wife was sliding it closed. I'm a firm believer in having them aboard. We
store ours in a rack against a bulkhead in the lazarette.

I've done many ocean sailboat races and the regulations that govern these
races require storm window covers. Here's the language of the PIYA
requirements:

"Where windows exceed two sq. ft. in area or where the least dimension
exceeds 9 inches, covers of strength equal to 3/8= minimum thickness plywood
shall be carried aboard for all such windows. One set will serve either side
of yacht."

These rules apply to Category 0 and Category 1 events. Category 0 events are
ocean-crossing events, such as the San Francisco to Hawaii races. Category 1
events are coastal ocean races, such as the race from the mouth of the
Columbia River to Victoria BC. Sounds like what you'll be doing is primarily
what would be considered "Category 1" types of passages.

These requirements have been developed from experience. While they are
intended for ocean racing sailboats and some of the requirements obviously
wouldn't apply to a power driven vessel, they are none the less a very
useful guideline for preparing a boat for sea. Here's a link to the PIYA
requirements.

http://www.ussailing.net/piya/new/2006PIYACertificate.pdf

I hope this helps....
Mark Tilden
Selene 50 "Koinonia"
(and a Selene 59 on order!)


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Subject: [PUP] Storm panels over saloon windows

I'm currently provisioning my N40 for an extended journey.  One of the
saloon storage areas is currently occupied with the storm panels for the
saloon windows.  Since my route is predominantly coastal with limited
offshore exposure, should I consider removing the storm panels from the
boat?  It would free up considerable storage room for provisions and spares.
My thought was that they only help me if they are installed and I don't see
myself making any trips of enough exposure that I would depart with them in
place.



An alternative to removing them from the boat is to build a rack to hold
them on the boat deck, then cover them with  sunbrella.



Considered opinions on the frequency of use and access requirements for
storm panels would be greatly appreciated.



Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA
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