[C38] passage making

[mark turner]

One of the most useful bits of kit we have for long passages are stainless steel, wide necked food flasks... We cook up a whole batch of stew, soup, curry , chilli - etc and these will keep it piping hot for up to 24 hours. We found crew are much more likely to eat on passage when there is something already prepared and hot, rather than if someone has to go cook it.. It keeps the crew in better shape, especially if the weather turns nasty and is a big moral and safety plus.. 
Also a pressure cooker- which cuts down galley time for preparing stuff for the flasks (and reduces washing up) and saves gas.. We found a good stainless steel one in Walmart which fits snugly into the bin behind the settee backs.I would say these are two of our most useful passage making tools!!
To increase water capacity we found Food Lion 5 gallon plastic water boxes fitted exactly in the area aft of the cool box and when empty folded down until we could refill them.
Good luck n Fair Winds.
Mark
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kenneth M. Sutto 
  To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
  Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 12:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [C38] passage making


             Mark, thanks  for the web site. I just got home from work and haven"t had alot of time to view it but I appreciate the input.
             Regards
                    Ken
                      "Sundancer"




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    From: empty1 at ntlworld.com
    To: listserve at catalina38.org
    Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:09:05 +0000
    Subject: Re: [C38] passage making


    Ken-- you'll find this forum full of all the advice you'll ever need.. www.ybw.com click forums, click liveaboard link. U need to register (it's free) to post.. My forum name is Lizzie B.Whilst not a specifically C38 forum the information there is fully applicable.
    My cousin also single hands transatlantic ever year in his old S+S Swan 38 which is very similar in specification and sailing characteristics to our c38's -- just more expensive furniture!!
    The boats are more than capable -- just make sure the crew are up to the job :)
    mark.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Kenneth M. Sutto 
      To: Organization - listserve at catalina38 
      Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:27 PM
      Subject: [C38] passage making


              Has anyone on this listserve ever made, or do they know anyone who has ever made a long voyage on their Cat 38? I am not refering to racing but long extended voyages on the Pacific futher than Hawaii, north or south. Perhaps crossing the Atlantic to Europe.
       
              Ken Sutto       "Sundancer"


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