Well we have prettier boats than most of the population so the same gene that demands a pretty boat probably also demands a tidy one. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine
Andrew Burton PO Box 632 Newport, RI USA 02840 +401 965 5260 On Feb 9, 2013, at 13:51, Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> wrote: > I wonder if C&C owners represent a higher percentage of sailors with ARSS > than the wider boat ownership population? > > > > Martin > > Calypso > > 1970 C&C 43 > > Seattle > > From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Chuck S > [cscheaf...@comcast.net] > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 7:50 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List reflaking the mainsail > > Martin, > > I share your mainsail flaking disease and tying up the boat proper and I > don't appologize for it. > Many times, I finish a daysail or a race, have a little socializing, then say > goodbye to the guests and crew and then go into my zen like "put the boat > away mode". I redo the main before sailcover and adjust my docklines. One > of my best sailing friends admitted to doing the same thing on his boat which > he has owned for 21 years, and we just laugh about it. He's excellent crew > and very knowledgable, but he knows I like things a certain way and I know he > likes things a certain way and we respect that. > > Different boats have different needs and I don't like to leave the boat > before I am sure everything is properly put away, and I don't have to worry > about her if I can't get to her for a week. > > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Atlantic City, NJ > From: "Martin DeYoung" <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 6:48:06 PM > Subject: Re: Stus-List Main Reefing System > > Calypso’s fully battened (on Harken batt cars) Pentex mainsail material is > well trained after 12 seasons but the lazy jacks keep the sail under control > until I get some ties in place. > > I determined easing the outhaul helps the material and battens relax into > place. The lazy jacks also make it easier when singlehanding as it gives me > time to adjust course and/or attend to more pressing issues while > transitioning from being underway to being moored. (The most exciting part of > singlehanding.) > > When others ask how to flake the main I indicate they should just get it > about right as I will be re-doing the fold at the dock to be sure it meets my > ARSS* requirements. > > *ARSS = Anal Retentive Sailors Syndrome. Clinical trials are underway > testing a “purple” pill that may help symptoms (angry wife/crew etc.). > > Martin > Calypso > 1970 C&C 43 > Seattle > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Baumes > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 3:35 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Main Reefing System > > I have forgone lazy jacks. I like to watch my crew try to flake the laminate > sail. The more the better. When it is my wife and I do it, no problem. 3 or > more crew is really fun to watch. > > Eric > 34+ > > PS My wife worked in the fashion industry so she knows how to fold :) > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> > wrote: > Your way is absolutely right, Jonathan. If you tension the clew before the > halyard, you stand a good chance of ripping the bolt rope or slug out of he > main. > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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