the converted

[the-drifter]

Hi all,
i just wanted to say hello,i have had a powerboat for the last 5 years, and now moving to sail. the boat was purchased on Saturday. I am looking forward to all the adventure and the relaxed cheap fuel times. i will be based in Poole,

Thanks

Mark

 

[nigelmercier]

You won't get away with that, people want to know more: what type of boat, and what type of anchor you prefer

 

[the-drifter]

Sorry,
its a Beneteau 351: my first sailboat. as for Anchor i really don't know as i am in the learning phase, for at leat 5years. i will use all of theKnowledgeable people on this site to find out what is best

 

[john_morris_uk]

Welcome to the forum and don't take too much notice about the anchor question. It's a long standing joke on here as the subject of what anchor to use and which one is best is often a cause of great debate and a little friction.

Enjoy your Ben'. Have you ever sailed anything before?

What sails do you have? I assume you have a roller reefing genoa? Is the main an in-mast system or the standard slab reefing? Or perhaps you have a stack pack system?

 

[the-drifter]

Hi John,
I could never answer the anchor question anyway, limited knowledge.

No i have never sailed, i have been on sail boats and had a little play. but that is it. the sail on board an in-mast and a rolling Genoa.

 

[macd]

i am in the learning phase, for at leat 5years.

..actually, for life. That's one of the good things about it. Welcome and fair winds.

 

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Mark,

Welcome. I've come along the same path, now eight years in to sailing. John (as above) taught us the basics of sailing over an intensive four days and has the patience of a Saint. My top tip for an ex-motorboater cum sailor (such as me) would be don't carry too much sail. If in doubt stick a few rolls in the foresail/mainsail. The boat will sail better and faster if she's more upright and there will be less stress around for all involved.

Rob