Sail handling on my Vision 36 is simply too much for me to handle by myself. I have been considering converting to an in boom handling system as well as a mast furler…however they are both expensive solutions and I want to get some feedback from others with similar problems before deciding how to handle this.
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David Foster
Describe your problem
and it will help us to respond. Is the tension on your sheets and other control lines too much? Do you want to increase control of sail shape? Are you struggling with raising of lowering the main? David Lady Lillie
and it will help us to respond. Is the tension on your sheets and other control lines too much? Do you want to increase control of sail shape? Are you struggling with raising of lowering the main? David Lady Lillie
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Bill O'Donovan
Cheer up
Single-handling is a matter of experience, getting the rhythms down and enjoying the solo sail. If you're having trouble keeping the main up, consider installing a jam cleat or a small cleat to take up the slack as you calmly go aft to hoist her.
Single-handling is a matter of experience, getting the rhythms down and enjoying the solo sail. If you're having trouble keeping the main up, consider installing a jam cleat or a small cleat to take up the slack as you calmly go aft to hoist her.
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Mike Webster
Check Archives on Vision 32
Leif, You might want to check the archives on the Vision 32. While I haven't sailed the Vision 36, it seems to be rigged very similar to the Vision 32, and probably has similar problems to be overcome to make it easier to sail. I've owned my Vision 32 for 12 years now, and have finally gotten it to the point where its quite easy to single-hand. One on the changes I've made that made the biggest difference is changing out the original mainsheet arrangement and installing a 6-1 mainsheet. Now, the main is a breeze to handle. I also raise the main at the mast, and have installed a cam cleat at the exit block on the mast to hold the mainhalyard until I get back to the cockpit. It seems to be easy to raise by hand at the mast, but almost impossible from the cockpit. Also added a Mackpack with a 4 line lazy jack system that has made sail handling much easier. Anyway, check the archives. Lots of good ideas there. Best luck
Leif, You might want to check the archives on the Vision 32. While I haven't sailed the Vision 36, it seems to be rigged very similar to the Vision 32, and probably has similar problems to be overcome to make it easier to sail. I've owned my Vision 32 for 12 years now, and have finally gotten it to the point where its quite easy to single-hand. One on the changes I've made that made the biggest difference is changing out the original mainsheet arrangement and installing a 6-1 mainsheet. Now, the main is a breeze to handle. I also raise the main at the mast, and have installed a cam cleat at the exit block on the mast to hold the mainhalyard until I get back to the cockpit. It seems to be easy to raise by hand at the mast, but almost impossible from the cockpit. Also added a Mackpack with a 4 line lazy jack system that has made sail handling much easier. Anyway, check the archives. Lots of good ideas there. Best luck
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Paul
Break it down
For me, single-handing my 336 is about figuring out a sequence of steps to perform, where each task is something that I can do by myself. It also a lot has to do with learning what your autopilot can do to help you. I really don't do anything alone the same way that I would with crew to help. Everything takes longer, and requires much more preparation. It's like working out a puzzle. Example: gybing in a moderate breeze... 1. Mentally rehearse what to do with the autopilot to complete the maneuver (i.e. change course 60 degrees to starboard, so punch "+10" six times). Don't do it yet. 2. Load lazy jib sheet onto winch and snug up. 3. Ease working jib sheet until the sail is luffing a bit. 4. Crank in or pull in the main. 5. With mainsheet in hand, now punch the autopilot buttons as you planned in step 1 to change course. 6. Control the main while the autopilot changes course: (sheet in as the main comes across, then smoothly ease out as the boat settles onto its new course. Secure the main sheet. 7. Finish gybing the headsail. Gybing in a fresh breeze, I might roll up the jib and deal with the main alone until I am settled on a new course. Then, roll out the jib on the other side. For raising the mainsail, I have to open the front panel of the dodger so I can tail the main halyard on the cabintop winch after I raise it by hand at the mast. Beats grinding it up. I always wear a harness when I am sailing alone. Paul sv Escape Artist h336
For me, single-handing my 336 is about figuring out a sequence of steps to perform, where each task is something that I can do by myself. It also a lot has to do with learning what your autopilot can do to help you. I really don't do anything alone the same way that I would with crew to help. Everything takes longer, and requires much more preparation. It's like working out a puzzle. Example: gybing in a moderate breeze... 1. Mentally rehearse what to do with the autopilot to complete the maneuver (i.e. change course 60 degrees to starboard, so punch "+10" six times). Don't do it yet. 2. Load lazy jib sheet onto winch and snug up. 3. Ease working jib sheet until the sail is luffing a bit. 4. Crank in or pull in the main. 5. With mainsheet in hand, now punch the autopilot buttons as you planned in step 1 to change course. 6. Control the main while the autopilot changes course: (sheet in as the main comes across, then smoothly ease out as the boat settles onto its new course. Secure the main sheet. 7. Finish gybing the headsail. Gybing in a fresh breeze, I might roll up the jib and deal with the main alone until I am settled on a new course. Then, roll out the jib on the other side. For raising the mainsail, I have to open the front panel of the dodger so I can tail the main halyard on the cabintop winch after I raise it by hand at the mast. Beats grinding it up. I always wear a harness when I am sailing alone. Paul sv Escape Artist h336
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James Struberg
Vision Sail Handling
The lazy jacks supplied with the the vision were not adequate to handle the large main. I chose to have the Doyle Stack Pac installed and sail handling is a breeze. The nice thing about the Doyle system is that you still have the full battens which would not be possible with a furling system. North Sails also has a similar system on the market
The lazy jacks supplied with the the vision were not adequate to handle the large main. I chose to have the Doyle Stack Pac installed and sail handling is a breeze. The nice thing about the Doyle system is that you still have the full battens which would not be possible with a furling system. North Sails also has a similar system on the market
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Leif Askeland
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James, thank you for suggestng the Stack Pac. sounds like a good option. How much did you end up paying for it? Also ....will it require any sail modifications?
James, thank you for suggestng the Stack Pac. sounds like a good option. How much did you end up paying for it? Also ....will it require any sail modifications?
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