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Jim Cate

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MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40

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On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 09:48:26 -0500, Jim Cate wrote:

Are you really going to crawl up to the bow offshore in a chop to swap jibs, or
even to set a storm anchor?

The furling jib would have to be taken down and replaced early, before
conditions were excessive. Regarding crawling up on the bow, the Mac
26M has provides access to the jib through the hatch located near the
bow, in which you can stand or sit on the V-berth and reach the jib
through the hatch. It gives slightly better footing than trying to walk
forward topside.

Opening the forward hatch in heavy seas is a no-no for the obvious reasons.

BB

Thanks for that helpful suggestion, Binary. However,I think I've made
it clear that I intend to be very conservative when going off-shore, to
reef early, and substantially, if there is any question of threatening
weather. This would also apply to putting out a storm anchor. ... As
stated above:

Obviously, this is a small boat, and it would be foolhardy to sail
out in blue water in potentially severe conditions without reefing
down early, motoring back early if unusually severe conditions were
anticipated, and putting a storm jib or storm anchor out early if
necessary.

Ultimately, however, if an emergency arose despite all of the above, I
would rather have some water in the V-berth than wallow around without a
sea anchor.

Jim

Jim

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