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#21
TSBB General Talk / Re: Newcomer
Last post by noelH - Jul 24, 2024, 05:07 PMSimilar start to sailing. Never owned a boat until I retired. Actually retired early to sail a boat. Prior to retirement joined the local community sailing organization and learned to sail. Laser, 420's, and Sonar (ballasted monohull). Once certified I asked and they gave me the approval to sail the 420 single-handed. How I more or less developed the skills and confidence to sail single handed. Light air(F2-3) sailing initially. Building up to heavier winds.
Approaching the 4000nm mark, season 7 of single handed L. Superior sailing in a small boat (15ft LOA). Few "interesting" moments. Worst were probably a bare pole knock down or the time shearing a starboard shroud chainplate bolt. Hint, check all your deck hardware fittings, backing plates, blocks....
One tool I find indispensable is the tiller clutch. Checkout WaveFront. A length of line to tie off your tiller when needed would work. But so much quicker and easier just to flip a lever to lock the position of tiller.
For safety I wear a harness and have a Kong tether ready to hook in. Lake Superior is usually on the too cold and too lump side to go overboard while sailing single handed. Laser and 420s are easy to right and get back into. Ballasted monohull would be an effort unless able to reach the boarding ladder. Practice heaving to under controlled conditions and putting in a reef.
Approaching the 4000nm mark, season 7 of single handed L. Superior sailing in a small boat (15ft LOA). Few "interesting" moments. Worst were probably a bare pole knock down or the time shearing a starboard shroud chainplate bolt. Hint, check all your deck hardware fittings, backing plates, blocks....
One tool I find indispensable is the tiller clutch. Checkout WaveFront. A length of line to tie off your tiller when needed would work. But so much quicker and easier just to flip a lever to lock the position of tiller.
For safety I wear a harness and have a Kong tether ready to hook in. Lake Superior is usually on the too cold and too lump side to go overboard while sailing single handed. Laser and 420s are easy to right and get back into. Ballasted monohull would be an effort unless able to reach the boarding ladder. Practice heaving to under controlled conditions and putting in a reef.
#22
TSBB General Talk / Re: Newcomer
Last post by Monroe - Jul 24, 2024, 04:58 PMA little off topic, but there are many books on small boat sailing that are well worth reading (or re-reading) for any sailor. For me, one of the best for easy reading and covering every topic from practical knowledge to the theory of sailing is "The Glenans Sailing Manual". I used to have 2 copies, but gave them away to beginning sailors I first met on the water. The book also has a very interesting history.
#23
TSBB General Talk / Re: signing on to chat
Last post by Norm L. - Jul 24, 2024, 04:52 PMYes, it will be great to get CJ back in play. Of course, that will move the average age of TSBB members up 3 years.
I love seeing a post by someone using Trole as a last name. I may have to use it when appropriate.
I love seeing a post by someone using Trole as a last name. I may have to use it when appropriate.
#24
Precision / Trailer brakes and sway bars
Last post by talbot - Jul 24, 2024, 04:50 PMAny P21 owners adding brakes &/or sway bars to their trailers? Never used either, but we just got a Toyota Highlander V6 for a tow vehicle. Manual has a big section on towing. For the weight of the P21 package, Toyota recommends both brakes and anti-sway. Why add them now, after years of towing with a little RAV4? Because I may have been doing it wrong all along. Wouldn't be the first time.
#25
Precision / Re: Hello P21 owners, Help!
Last post by talbot - Jul 24, 2024, 04:43 PMhttps://salishseasmallboatrendezvous.wordpress.com/
That's the link to SSSBS. Their Galiano Is rendezvous was in May. Sucia Is rendezvous was last week. The NW. Maritime Center's Salish 100 (Olympia-Port Townsend) is still on the water. They take out tomorrow.
That's the link to SSSBS. Their Galiano Is rendezvous was in May. Sucia Is rendezvous was last week. The NW. Maritime Center's Salish 100 (Olympia-Port Townsend) is still on the water. They take out tomorrow.
#26
TSBB General Talk / Re: Newcomer
Last post by Doug SC - Jul 24, 2024, 10:24 AMYou might want to post some questions to the Precision Forum on this site here.
https://trailersailor.com/forum/index.php?board=8.0
https://trailersailor.com/forum/index.php?board=8.0
#27
TSBB General Talk / Re: Newcomer
Last post by Brian N. - Jul 24, 2024, 09:54 AMRigging - Please feel free to send me a PM and I'll be glad to send you some general rigging and mast raising suggestions. Too long to describe here. I'm not an expert nor experience on the P15, but glad to help if I can. Can't remember who else on the forum has sailed a P15.
#28
TSBB General Talk / Re: signing on to chat
Last post by Riley Smith - Jul 23, 2024, 09:11 PMStop by and say hello in the chat.
#29
TSBB General Talk / Re: signing on to chat
Last post by Riley Smith - Jul 23, 2024, 09:07 PMI saw you. Come on back
#30
TSBB General Talk / Re: Newcomer
Last post by Riley Smith - Jul 23, 2024, 08:31 PMI got deleted! The cat tiptoed right across the keyboard and killed all THAT.
Good on you for on the "new" boat. I am at a loss on rigging suggestions and issues with that particular boat. One suggestions I have is keeping a shackle or two spare and I always keep lashing and rope in a rigging bag. You'll need it sooner or later. Dental floss will double as whipping. And I'm going to make halyards if my wife will ever drive me to get the line. She won't LET me drive. Harrumph!!!!
I think I put in the previous wool gathering how I got underway. Just be aware that there is a process that is basically the same but can be slightly different in some circumstances, in getting the boat under sail. The best plan involves having room to hoist and not getting wrapped up in a sail, lines, and a boom. It can be a dance in a wind but you'll know it when she hits her marks
Good on you for on the "new" boat. I am at a loss on rigging suggestions and issues with that particular boat. One suggestions I have is keeping a shackle or two spare and I always keep lashing and rope in a rigging bag. You'll need it sooner or later. Dental floss will double as whipping. And I'm going to make halyards if my wife will ever drive me to get the line. She won't LET me drive. Harrumph!!!!
I think I put in the previous wool gathering how I got underway. Just be aware that there is a process that is basically the same but can be slightly different in some circumstances, in getting the boat under sail. The best plan involves having room to hoist and not getting wrapped up in a sail, lines, and a boom. It can be a dance in a wind but you'll know it when she hits her marks