Our double-handed trip from Muskegon to Elk Rapids was eventful: First day we were sailing, and found the bilge FULL. Turned around, as we thought it may be the packing gland. After adjustment, careful scrutiny, we found that 1) the icebox pumps into the bilge, and then when activating the bilge pump underway it will siphon back into the boat, and then some.
Beyond that, day2:
20kts, apparent angle of 120, and 8-10ft seas. Max speed: 9.9kts surfing, and average 7.3kts over an 8hr day. Full sail all day, main and 135genoa.
day3:
Motor would not start. Got it started and chose to motor sail every other hour to keep things charged. 20kts, apparent angle of 90, and 5-6ft seas. When actually sailing It took a bit to balance the sails and found a groove around 7kts when the stitching for the webbing at the head of the jib let go. Manual sewing even with a palm resulted in 2 broken needles and -0- stitches.
day4:
0-10kts, flat seas and motor-sailing with main alone for a 13hr day. Flew the spin for 2minutes before the wind shifted again.
all out total 187 miles,, exhausted and a long list of repairs and improvements looming. First up is safety for
Beyond that, day2:
20kts, apparent angle of 120, and 8-10ft seas. Max speed: 9.9kts surfing, and average 7.3kts over an 8hr day. Full sail all day, main and 135genoa.
day3:
Motor would not start. Got it started and chose to motor sail every other hour to keep things charged. 20kts, apparent angle of 90, and 5-6ft seas. When actually sailing It took a bit to balance the sails and found a groove around 7kts when the stitching for the webbing at the head of the jib let go. Manual sewing even with a palm resulted in 2 broken needles and -0- stitches.
day4:
0-10kts, flat seas and motor-sailing with main alone for a 13hr day. Flew the spin for 2minutes before the wind shifted again.
all out total 187 miles,, exhausted and a long list of repairs and improvements looming. First up is safety for