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nathanlee

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I went out on the morning tide for a bit of a quick shakedown. Wind got up to 20 knots with 24 knot gusts, so it was quite a good test.

I've decided I need winches on the genoa sheets. I managed to get the tight by really hauling on them on one of the tacks and it balanced the boat MUCH better. Oh well, on the to do list.

Simbad was not too good today though. I've given up with it. It's just not meant for going on a Corribee.
 
nathanlee said:
Simbad was not too good today though. I've given up with it. It's just not meant for going on a Corribee.
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I'm told they are great on Debutante's :D

Wind has been howling through all day so not overly comfortable, but I suppose it's something you need to get used to if you're going for the Jester. Oh, and winches ?, you're a big strong boy so why would you want them ? :D
 
winches and tillerpilot

I think you should try to avoid the winches - a lot of money unless you can get second hand ones

keep it simple - less to break - and you are a strong bloke

and as for tiller pilots - if the wind was that strong I assume there was a bit of a chop going and I think you are asking too much of a tillerpilot to do a good job of controlling a boat under those conditions

pleased you didn't break anything though

I am now on the Walton Backwaters. What a treat! The Stour is also a cracking good place to sail.

Dylan

http://www.youtube.com/user/dylanwinter1
 
David, he's been in Wells so long I think the local wenches have got him on speed dial by now :D I'm just trying to nick his Simbad to show him it works ;)
 
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5 2n6w -/ -/ -D-D

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Oh, David, I fitted that radio, and it's dead. Won't receive anything. Back to handy only again, which is worrying since I'm going to be circa 20 miles offshore.

To add to that, my boat (ergo house) insurance has expired :( This is going to be a worrying leg.
 
Hi Nathan.

Great to see you back on the water, and wish you well for the next stage of your trip.

Reading your comments on winches and recalling your electronic instrument problems I can't help feeling that you're getting into the trap of defining too much gear as 'essential', which not only makes the boat much more complex but means so much more can go wrong. (its also very expensive).

I would focus on what's really essential, keep that running and the rest is a luxury, luff up to harden the jib in, use your judgement to tell you how strong the wind is (Kudu will tell you when to reef), focus on the sailing and enjoy that.

Have a great trip
 
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