Best move I've ever done was not bothering to start the engine. Hank on the
headsail, raise the main and jib from the cockpit, free the mooring line,
trim and sail away. this can just as easily be done from a lee dock as well.

No farting around with some ultra gay female furling prone to jam and manly
enough to know you don't need fancy gear to be able to single hand your
boat... without needing the engine like so many roller furling users.

CM

"JN" wrote in message
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| Best move I ever made was installing Pro-furl. Nose into the wind, engine
| as low as possible to keep her there. Leave the cockpit to raise the
main,
| return to the cockpit and steer in the direction you need to go. Main
| fills, switch the engine off and all becomes quiet. Grab the furling line
| and unfurl the headsail. No hanking, No farting around with the headsail
| after the main is up. Easy to single-hand and let your sweetie do what
she
| does best - look pretty!
|
| Heaven isn't as advertised unless it's got wide water, sailboats, and
fresh
| breezes.
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