2 is ok. 3 is better. Two for the side of the hull against the dock and one with a longer line on it to use a a roving fender. The crew moves it around as needed to prevent mashing things. Emergency fender might be a description.. Thought I needed 4 or more but was told only need 2 to start because of how boat is tied up.
They will be federal and state regulations you need to meet. At least 1 fire extinguisher and a lifering and some other throwable buoyancy devices are mandatory IMO regardless of regulations. lifejackets obviously. Worn at all times.Believe I need fire extinguisher and life ring or something you toss?
150% means the size of the sail.Main and Bag says 150% genoa. Weigh about the same
Basically...the triangle shaped area created by the forestay, the deck, and the mast is 100% 150% is obviously 50% larger and used for light winds. Headsails (the front sail) can also be smaller than 100% for use in strong winds.
I also had a leak there. My restoration thread shows how i replaced it. There are actually 2 panes of plastic in the deadlight. I didnt replace the interior one, because it can hide any leaks from the outer one. I made wood trim to replace the interior one instead.An opaque little skylight called a dead something. Yep it's dead alright. Guess I can say I made some headway.
Lots of headway imo
Btw... My wife suggests you run away before it's too late.