I can't look away

[Allan12210]

I blame the sail maker. He put the UV cover on the wrong side!

We had a new volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity build I was on that kept reaching in his tool pouch and throwing half the nails away. He said the heads were on the wrong end. We had to explain to him those nails were for the other side of the house.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Great fun posts about this.

If this was my dock neighbor, even if I didn't know them, I'd simply write a short note on an index card and slip it into a plastic baggy, explaining how to help.

Or, just print out this thread and stick it into a baggy.

Geez, why not help????

 

[Skipper]

I think I might be the friend who asked about it. It's right next to Ted's boat, across from mine (pic I just took).

The owner could furl it from the port side of the drum, and still have the line run down the starboard.

Maybe we should do it for him. Then you can look away. .

 

[Stu Jackson]

1 The owner could furl it from the port side of the drum, and still have the line run down the starboard.

2 Maybe we should do it for him.

1 Of course.

2 Except for clanging halyards, I wouldn't go on someone else's boat unless invited, especially for something this easy for us but seemingly beyond that skipper.

 

[Doc_holiday]

On second thought you may point out to him that he will get more out of his money if he uses all the protective cover rather than just part of it by rolling it the other direction

Second. But blame it on the sailmaker and say it was an honest mistake and is easily resolved by rolling it the other direction. Of course he may call the sailmaker but odds are he will tell him to go jump in a lake.

 

[Skipper]

1 Of course. 2 Except for clanging halyards, I wouldn't go on someone else's boat unless invited, especially for something this easy for us but seemingly beyond that skipper.

Agreed.
The smiley was to indicate a humorous tone.

I've only gone aboard 3 boats. 2 to save flogging jibs in high winds, and one to start the bilge pump on a sinking power boat. --actually Ted did that one. I sat on the gunwale and supervised.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Second. But blame it on the sailmaker and say it was an honest mistake and is easily resolved by rolling it the other direction. Of course he may call the sailmaker but odds are he will tell him to go jump in a lake.

Why do you think it's the sailmaker's fault?

 

[justsomeguy]

Why do you think it's the sailmaker's fault?

I think that's just Doc's way of allowing the sailor a little bit of blamelessness, "saving face" as it were.

 

[Calif. Ted]

There was no jib on the furler for a long time prior to this, my best guess is his kids or grankids put it on for him without supervision. You know, Happy Bday, We put your new sail on for you "Surprise!!"
I'd certainly volunteer to assist but rarely see the owner.
Skipper did wake me up so I could trespass and start the pumps on our dockmates sinking Luhrs that morning. But I carried a "get out of jail free" card in my wallet back then so I wasn't hesitant to board.

 

[Benny17441]

The sailmaker just sew the cover on the wrong side. Seem like there may have been a communication error on the order and know the party responsible for the mistake is sporting a rather dashing furled jib.

 

[Kermit]

I'm still going with the owner is trying to protect his brand new sun cover. Dang I loved that response.

 

[Doc_holiday]

I think that's just Doc's way of allowing the sailor a little bit of blamelessness, "saving face" as it were.

Yes, it is. Always have to have someone to throw under the bus (or boat in this case)

 

[mz4wheeler]

The owner just prefers to pull the furling line instead of the sheet to deploy his jib. It's as simple as that!

 

[Doug4bass]

Is that a Hunter??

 

[Ken13559]

Maybe he's a retired barber. This jib will remind him of good old days?

 

[DrJudyB]

It doesn't matter which side of the boat the furling line runs down. What matters is which side of the drum the line is on.

From Harken:

 

[sea_casper]

He will figure it out after his first jib deployment.

"Now how do I furl the ###!!! jib!"

 

[mauruuru]

Someone needs to explain how it works. Obviously the furling line is wound around the drum so I would guess someone rolled this up by hand not with the furling lind and they rolled it up the wrong wsy round. Also left some jib out which in a blow might become a problem!

 

[CHARLIE STAGE]

I can only say, wait for it......."to furl or unfurl....that is the question" tis nobler a thing to do etc. etc. .

 

[DHaranSailor]

Just saw this weeks poll, just had a great chuckle. I hope more than a few people choose option 3.