Hi gang! I am pleased to announce that at long last "Procrastinator" Vega #38 has sailed on Lake Superior after a long restoration. The boat came to me after time in Florida, Lake of the Woods, and 3 years in my back yard. We are very please with the boat and its sailing abilities. We plan to get to know the boat this season and then we plan to cruise the North Shore of Lake Superior and on into the North Channel, Georgian Bay, etc.
I have some questions about the boat the more experienced Vegans may be able to answer:
1. How much mast rake is usual? I expect about 3-4" would be OK.
2. Any tips on backing up? We have an inboard diesel. I looked thru some of the old Digest, but didn't find a specific formula. My big need is to get the stern to swind to the right when we back out of the slip. Any suggestions will be appreciated. (I have been practicing.)
Best regards and thanks,
Dale Hedtke
Procrastinator[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have some questions about the boat the more experienced Vegans may be able to answer:
1. How much mast rake is usual? I expect about 3-4" would be OK.
2. Any tips on backing up? We have an inboard diesel. I looked thru some of the old Digest, but didn't find a specific formula. My big need is to get the stern to swind to the right when we back out of the slip. Any suggestions will be appreciated. (I have been practicing.)
Best regards and thanks,
Dale Hedtke
Procrastinator[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]