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Autopilot enables me to single-hand, too
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I use it for tacking, and to hold the boat motoring slowly upwind while I raise/lower the main.
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taming a mainsail
A friend converted his boat to Leisure Furl
Having watched roller furling mains in action, everything else in sail handling pales in comparison.
Yeah, and stay close to Land!
That's one big advantage of boom furling
We made a change last year...
This is not about "offshore-extended cruising". It's about being able to sail - or not.
I've used both Lazy Jacks and Dutchman systems
Speaking of docking, a bow thruster would be nice
Thruster and electric winches
We installed a bow thruster two years ago
I believe Craig is selling the IP, Steve. They're considering buying another boat.
Craig, will you downsize?
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Have a Furling Mainsail
H290
Autopilot
Interesting
Autopilot enables me to single-hand, too
Can you elaborate Larry?
I may depend on which AP you own
Meant "It"
Did some research
Reading how your IP tacked, I don't know if the AP would help, Craig.
stodgy
Sorry to hear it Craig
Thanks again Larry
Winches
I haven't heard a bad word about electric winches. Good to know.
I wanted to add the pre-wiring...
Can you post a picture or two?
I will take a couple pics tomorrow...
Careful pulling someone up a mast with them
Don't worry, I go find a crane these days.
How? Stuck relay or swich?
Yes.
Begs the question
Panic Button!
I believe that:
DO NOT read this if you are skittish about "what if"
I heard about that
Winch installation.
1" higher