Wow, spent 3 1/2 hours cruising yesterday, beautiful leaves, lake to ourselves, 12-14 MPH winds. Sailed the whole upper basin of Lake Springfield, Springfield, IL. Who knew went I bought this boat two months ago, I would be able to squeeze in 9 outings. Who knew it would be 73 degrees November 7th?
Boat handled like a champ, was able to sail away from the dock, and right back to it, kept the motor tipped out of the water the whole time.
My wife spotted a one inch tear on the sail, about six inches from the foot. How do I mend it? What type of thread?
I have seen some boats rigged with a traveler near the stern, with the main sheet rigged to it. My mainsheet simply hooks to the boom midway, and down to the centerboard trunk. Is there an advantage to rigging the traveler?
Hope you people are staying safe, On the lake I had no worries, No Politics, No Pandemic, No talking heads. Almost perfect in every way!
sign me Smooth Sailing