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I usually sail my 34 alone, so I would think another foot and a half would not be a problem. I would not want to do it without an autohelm though - I have to go to the mast to reef my main.
I usually sail my 34 alone, so I would think another foot and a half would not be a problem. I would not want to do it without an autohelm though - I have to go to the mast to reef my main.
Not hard
with an autopilot, lines led aft to the cockpit, and a cockpit narrow enough to reach both sheets, you could theoretically singlehand anything. I used to single my P42 quite a bit, and the 35.5 should be a snap, but I'd sure recommend an autipilot and an inflatable life vest.
with an autopilot, lines led aft to the cockpit, and a cockpit narrow enough to reach both sheets, you could theoretically singlehand anything. I used to single my P42 quite a bit, and the 35.5 should be a snap, but I'd sure recommend an autipilot and an inflatable life vest.
Can do!
I'm not an experienced sailor by any means and I learn something everytime, but I sail my 37.5 by myself. When I do, I usually only put out the jib and don't raise the main. That's because the mail is such a pain to get down by myself because I can't get to the halyard at the mast. I tack by heaving to. Yes, I have an autopilot. I don't think I'd try it without one especially since my post wheel brake is totally useless. I do six knots regularly with just a 135 jib. It's comfortable, I'm not heeled over terribly and I can relax. Sometimes I go out where there is no one around and heave to, listen to some classical music and nap for 15 minutes or so. Makes me love life more.
I'm not an experienced sailor by any means and I learn something everytime, but I sail my 37.5 by myself. When I do, I usually only put out the jib and don't raise the main. That's because the mail is such a pain to get down by myself because I can't get to the halyard at the mast. I tack by heaving to. Yes, I have an autopilot. I don't think I'd try it without one especially since my post wheel brake is totally useless. I do six knots regularly with just a 135 jib. It's comfortable, I'm not heeled over terribly and I can relax. Sometimes I go out where there is no one around and heave to, listen to some classical music and nap for 15 minutes or so. Makes me love life more.
one more thing
Phil said to wear a PFD. Good advice. I would reccomend that you use a safety tether also. If you go over, the boat will most likely keep on sailing without you. Embarrasing at the least, deadly at the worst. And don't pee overboard, that's when most people fall off.
Phil said to wear a PFD. Good advice. I would reccomend that you use a safety tether also. If you go over, the boat will most likely keep on sailing without you. Embarrasing at the least, deadly at the worst. And don't pee overboard, that's when most people fall off.
CLUTCH THIS
I agree with all replies, especially (1) wear a life preserver, (2) be tethered with a professional line. After spending hundreds to spiff up my 29.5, the best upgrade was a mere plastic rope clutch scrwed to the mast. You don't need autopilot. Simply coil a bungey cord around the wheel to hold direction upwind for 30 seconds, and go up to the mast and raise the main. When you're 95% raised, press the halyard into the clutch and return to the cockpit to pull the slack and crank the winch. I wish all solutions in life were this easy.
I agree with all replies, especially (1) wear a life preserver, (2) be tethered with a professional line. After spending hundreds to spiff up my 29.5, the best upgrade was a mere plastic rope clutch scrwed to the mast. You don't need autopilot. Simply coil a bungey cord around the wheel to hold direction upwind for 30 seconds, and go up to the mast and raise the main. When you're 95% raised, press the halyard into the clutch and return to the cockpit to pull the slack and crank the winch. I wish all solutions in life were this easy.
Soloing a Snap on a 35'
Mark: I own and regularly single hand my Legend 35. Since my wife and children don't help much, I'm singlehandling even with crew! You will have NO trouble sailing this boat by yourself... Take the advise about whizzing overboard and DON'T DO IT! I went oveboard last year doing the same on a slipmate's boat... his lifeline broke at the fitting and I went in the drink. The water was warm, but I would not want to do that by myself! Good Luck and Good Sailing!
Mark: I own and regularly single hand my Legend 35. Since my wife and children don't help much, I'm singlehandling even with crew! You will have NO trouble sailing this boat by yourself... Take the advise about whizzing overboard and DON'T DO IT! I went oveboard last year doing the same on a slipmate's boat... his lifeline broke at the fitting and I went in the drink. The water was warm, but I would not want to do that by myself! Good Luck and Good Sailing!
Curious.
I'm curious about your dock situation(s). My problem with singlehandling would be getting out of and, especially, getting back into the slip. There's a brand new H380 next to me. The dock is shorter than my H37C so I cannot reach anything without leaving the helm. And the prop walk and river current take me directly into my neighbor's boat.
I'm curious about your dock situation(s). My problem with singlehandling would be getting out of and, especially, getting back into the slip. There's a brand new H380 next to me. The dock is shorter than my H37C so I cannot reach anything without leaving the helm. And the prop walk and river current take me directly into my neighbor's boat.
I've heard it said...
...that 90% of the male bodies recovered from the water have their zippers open. Keep an empty water jug in the cockpit instead.
...that 90% of the male bodies recovered from the water have their zippers open. Keep an empty water jug in the cockpit instead.
let it all hang out
my wife sails our 35.5 solo all the time, she also pees over the edge. I usually get drunk pee my pants then fall over board, lifes to fun
my wife sails our 35.5 solo all the time, she also pees over the edge. I usually get drunk pee my pants then fall over board, lifes to fun
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