Yeah, I haven't had much opportunity to sail in the last couple of months with the holidays, work, and bad weather out here. I'm hopeful that will change next week.

Two line-reefing... were you not able or didn't you want a single line?

You must not get much traffic where you sail if you can hang out for long periods of time. Where we sail, you'd be lucky to have more than 5 minutes.

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"Jim Cate" wrote in message ...
JG, if that's you posting all those notes, when do you have time to sail? Or work? You are apparently into some form of writing or publishing?

You asked about the boat, and when I last sailed her. - I took her out two weeks ago, and I'm hoping to go out again in the next few days. On that particular cruise, we had moderate winds, and the sailing was smooth, steady, and pleasant, though not particularly exciting. As previously mentioned, though it's not a heavy keel boat, it boat becomes increasingly stiff the more it heels. We didn't break any speed records, but we did seem to be keeping up with several other boats. Regarding improvements, we recently added a new reefing system (two lines let to the cockpit) that permits taking in or letting out the first reef from the cockpit. I also enjoy using the autopilot when having lunch, adjusting the rigging, or just sitting on the bow and watching the boat cut through the water.

- Again, it's a "practical" boat in that it's fun to sail, has lots of room, and because it's adapted to be sailed in so many different conditions and environments. And then when it's time to come back, it will motor in at over 15 knots. The ability to get back to home port in only a few minutes is a great convenience, particularly when we are far out in the bay and/or have an unfavorable wind. - It also gives us more sailing time, since getting out and back takes less time.

Jim


Capt. JG wrote:

Instead of complaining about me putting down your fine vessel, give us some details about her sailing characteristics. When did you sail her last? Did you have any problems or questions about something? Are you making any improvements to her?

It's a Mac 26M right???

Yes.


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