rtainly in the running for the “Best $500 I ever spent on
> the
> >>> boat” award.
> >>>
> >>> As far as reefing goes, the point of reefing when is cruiser mode is to
> >>> put in the reef early, before the boat starts bouncing around. I stil
>>> need to go to the mast to hook in the reef cringle, tighten the reef
>>> outhaul, and tie in the reef lines around the boom. But it’s a brief trip
>>> and I can stay hooked into the jacklines while I’m on the cabin top.
the mast to hook in the reef cringle, tighten the reef outhaul, and
>> tie in the reef lines around the boom. But it’s a brief trip and I can stay
>> hooked into the jacklines while I’m on the cabin top.
>>
>>
>> Rick Brass
>> Washington, NC
>>
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> Rick Brass
> Washington, NC
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> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave Godwin
> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 8:52 AM
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> Subject: Re: Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats
>
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Subject: Re: Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats
And I will be quite glad to get the snake nest of lines out of the dodger
area.
Dave
1982 C"&C 37 - "Ronin"
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> *From: *"Dennis C."
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> *Sent: *Saturday, October 12, 2013 5:09:56 AM
> *Subject: *Re: Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats
>
> Antoine,
>
> I agree with much of your comment. There is a way to have hal
t out sailing, but it worked well at the dock.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Atlantic City, NJ
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From: "Dennis C."
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 5:09:56 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats
Antoine,
I
Another vote here for control lines at the mast. My boat originally had all the
halyard and reefing lines led to a winch farm aft of the mast. At some point a
PO moved all those lines to the cockpit in order to race.
I've spent almost all my time on the water racing and lines aft makes sense but
Here's another vote for keeping the halyards and reef lines, etc. at the mast.
I singlehanded Peregrine a lot and have no problems operating the boat with
that set up. I think a lot of people try to operate the boat singlehanded the
way she would be sailed by a full crew. That's not necessary. I
Antoine,
I agree with much of your comment. There is a way to have halyards run back to
the cockpit but also operate them at the mast. Simply install a camcleat and
horn cleat on the mast a bit offset from the path of the halyard from its exit
to the turning block at the base of the mast.
Wh
It seems that many recommend bringing back the lines to the cockpit for single
handling.
Well, allow me to trow a little rock in the pound and challenge a bit that idea.
I too have single handed a lot and personally, I prefer to have my lines at the
mast. I know, it goes against common wisdom and
On a smaller boat that doesn't have autohelm the other things I would add to
Chuck's list are a breastline for quick tie-up in docking, and learning how to
heave-to. I often singlehand and the latter has allowed me do many things I
forgot to do before setting out, or to use the head, or reef the
FWIW, I enjoy singlehanding my boat but pick my days. The sails are not the
biggest challenge. For me, it's always been docking. Docking can be challenging
in a crosswind or in strong current, and I learn something everytime I go out.
The bow of a sailboat wants to spin downwind as soon as she l
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