Now for the set-up Off the trailer! First, I connect the jib to the short head stay. Next the bridle wires and don't forget the Teflon bearing!
Next I raise the mast As I leave the shrouds connected. Followed by tensioning the rig.
I have my sail in the back of my truck and before I back into the water I set the sail and hiking stick on the tramp.
Untie the boat from the trailer and back it down.
I sail alone so I dump the boat, pull it over to the beach and park the truck/ walk back.
Raise the main, connect the main sheet, hopefully remember to set the downhaul!
Then I untie the rudders and tiller and put on the hiking stick, put on the pfd.
Turn it into the wind, lightly sheet in, maybe pull on the jib and hopefully sail off!
Any tips ideas on ways to speed any of this up fire away! Hopefully this will help someone
_________________ 84 14T Redline #67 Blue Hawaii faded but still working! 82 Yellow hull16 '81 Boomer nationals 20.9 on GPS 83 White hull 16 No sails "Clean and Purty Now!" 87 White hull no sails no tramp
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