Paid six months marina fee,24 footer 480 euros in Spain

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Wansworth

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Although not having gone anywhere I am getting used to being a boat owner and lots of time to daydream and plan things that need to be done as the weather improves.I have a sewing machine so might redo bunk cushions and outside run up a boom over cover for the sun.At the momment it has lazy jacks which from previous experience have one good feature in collecting the mainsail against the downsides of cluttering up the boom and the sail getting caught hoisting……
 
When hoisting the main head directly into the wind. Release the mainsheet to allow the boom to swing and hoist the main. Keep an eye on the luff so if the main does get caught on the lazy jacks during the hoist you only have to drop it a bit to clear. Always worked for me with the autohelm steering ....
 
Boathook said:
When hoisting the main head directly into the wind. Release the mainsheet to allow the boom to swing and hoist the main. Keep an eye on the luff so if the main does get caught on the lazy jacks during the hoist you only have to drop it a bit to clear. Always worked for me with the autohelm steering ....
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Thanks,is the wife agood autohelm!
 
You can sometimes reduce the tendency of lazy jacks to catch battens when hoisting by adjusting how far out on the boom they are attached.

Otherwise, as Boathook says, it's mainly about getting the wind ahead when hoisting plus ensuring mainsheet is loose enough for the main to weathercock, and also, I find, knowing where it's prone to catching, and watching/waiting as you approach that point to go through it when the sail/batten is best placed in its 'flapping cycle' to slip between the lazy jacks.

There was a thread relatively recently (a few months back?) about having the lazy jacks pulled out a little either side at the spreaders, which was reported to pay dividends, and you might want to consider that next time you have the boom down.

I'd suck it and see how it is before making any changes. It may be less of an issue on your current boat than you might remember from others. It does vary between boats (as well as technique).
 
LittleSister said:
You can sometimes reduce the tendency of lazy jacks to catch battens when hoisting by adjusting how far out on the boom they are attached.

Otherwise, as Boathook says, it's mainly about getting the wind ahead when hoisting plus ensuring mainsheet is loose enough for the main to weathercock, and also, I find, knowing where it's prone to catching, and watching/waiting as you approach that point to go through it when the sail/batten is best placed in its 'flapping cycle' to slip between the lazy jacks.

There was a thread relatively recently (a few months back?) about having the lazy jacks pulled out a little either side at the spreaders, which was reported to pay dividends, and you might want to consider that next time you have the boom down.

I'd suck it and see how it is before making any changes. It may be less of an issue on your current boat than you might remember from others. It does vary between boats (as well as technique).
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Thanks,if the lazy jacks stay I will have to run a line under the boom to take the canopy.The boat came with a dark blue cover as yet un examined .Ideally I would want to cover the cabin and the cockpit ,our experience of the zgalician summer is it can be too bloody hot!
 
Bouba said:
I don’t live in the posh part....but they take the prices from the posh parts and then say...where else are you gonna go ?
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Yes….I don’t see I can justify too much increase but at the momment the owner of the berth seem amical,there are no doubt cheaper places but as secure?
 
1 year, finger berth, 870 euros, 21ft, Portugal. 57 euros to join the club first though, one off payment. Long long waiting list for berths.
 
greeny said:
1 year, finger berth, 870 euros, 21ft, Portugal. 57 euros to join the club first though, one off payment. Long long waiting list for berths.
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Hi Greeny, which Marina? I used to spend a lot of time around Vilamoura, but too far back for comparisons. Sounds quite good.
 
DownWest said:
Hi Greeny, which Marina? I used to spend a lot of time around Vilamoura, but too far back for comparisons. Sounds quite good.
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Its Club Naval in Portimao. Very hard to get in, long waiting list for berths and limited boat size due to berth sizes. Took me 7 years and a good friend to get me in finally. I just thought I would better Wansy.. :ROFLMAO: I put my name down there and joined the social club, long before I downsized boat, always knowing the downsize was likely. Then a good friend helped me along the way. I then bought a RIB that was already berthed there and managed to hold onto the berth with it. Did a deal with the owner of the boat next to my sailboat and finished up with 2 berths together. 870 each. Got lucky for once in my life.
 
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Wansworth said:
We are on the inside pontoon amongst the small amateur fishing craft ,from observation I reckon my boat is a cut above the worn out dories and my dress code is impecable!
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Sounds like my place. Advantage is I don't have to go fishing anymore for the fish. The locals often drop me a dorada or two if they've had a good day.
 
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