Shannon 38 Above Decks
Rigging Configuration
Cutter Ketch
Sail Inventory (from the bow)
3 Head sails (all cut for furling)
- 90% heavy weather (excellent)
- 130% moderate winds (fair to good)
- 160% light airs (excellent)
Staysail – Excellent
Main w. three reefs – (fair to good)
Mizzen Staysail – (excellent)
Mizzen w. two reefs – (needs replacement)
Sail Plan
Total of seven sails with multiple possible sail options; more with reef points. ProFurl on the head stay. Recommended sail plans from Shannon documented aboard. Ideal for single-handling or for a couple.
Ground Tackle
Primary anchor – 37 lb CQR with 150 ft chain and 250 f t rope rode
Secondary anchor – 42 lb Bruce with 30 ft chain and 200 ft rope rode
20 ft nylon snubbing line attached at the water line
Third anchor – 25 lb Danforth positioned on the rear pulpit ready for quick deployment with 12 ft chain and 100 ft rode
Simpson Lawrence Sea Tiger manual 2-speed windlass on the bow serving CQR and Bruce anchors..
Wash down spigot on the bow with 15-foot coiled hose
Cockpit
Dodger w extra hand-holds.
Dodger, sail covers and mast boots co-coordinated in maroon sumbrella
Cockpit shade with side panels
Lookout seat at the rear pulpit over propane lazarette
Cockpit lockers port and starboard
Navigation Systems (Nav Station & Helm)
Primary cockpit readouts: – Data Marine relative wind speed and direction
- Data Marine depth of water (below the transducer level)
- Data Marine knotometer (speed through water and distance traveled)
- Ritchie Magnetic ship’s compass
- Remote VHF mic
- Audible low oil pressure & high temp alarms
GPS Systems – primary – Garmin 48 handheld
- Secondary – Garmin 45XL handheld
Ship’s Steering
Wheel steering through quadrant & wire system; maintained regularly
AutoHelm 3000 wheel steering system
Navico HP5000 wheel steering system
Aries wind vane steering system
Emergency tiller steering