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Had a great time in spite of a bit of a rough start launching the boat with my wife. Two main issues:
(1) Check the bottom of the mast before traveling. The top of ours is open and dirt daubers build nests in it occasionally. Eventually it will dry out and all of that dirt fell will fall to the bottom. I discovered about a foot of dirt in the bottom of the mast when I went to put the pin in . Took a lot of effort to get enough out with the mast precariously perched.
(2) Leave enough winch strap line out when raising. We didn't and managed to get it tangled at the roller and snapped the connection between the jib halyard and the winch strap when we were only about 4in away from inserting the forestay pin. Luckily I caught the forestay, but my poor wife had to hold the mast up while I remade the connection. Thankfully, both of us (and the marriage) survived. I plan to mark the strap next time to ensure I have let enough of it out.
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Russ.Johnson
Posted - 03/23/2020 : 23:37:36 Thanks for sharing
Stinkpotter
Posted - 03/23/2020 : 21:57:59 Very nice! Hooray for genny-alone sailing! So much more relaxing, especially in blustery, gusty conditions.
Buzz Maring
Posted - 03/23/2020 : 14:26:02 VERY COOL video ... well done! 'Looks like everyone had a great time, too!
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