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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?
    • Answers
  • 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