Rivets in Mast

[Norman]

Looking a lot better, David, more like the other in mast furled sails I have seen.

The two part tackle on the outhaul is a winner! :)  I think I have seen 4 part, and the 40+ foot Benneteau seemed to have a power operated system, in and out.  High price paid for such luxory, tho. :(

Really looking forward to when the issues work out and you are sailing again.  Shake out the problems before setting out, and have a great trip. ;D  I usually do at least a 50 mile or 1 day shakedown on any new or unused system on my boat.  Just did such a trip a few weeks ago on a new self tending jib, did not work as expected, now revised, waiting for a new test sail.

Norman

[Grime]

Norman,
It will be quite awhile before this boat goes sailing again. I have to rebuild the motor and transmission. Then we will decide if we will try again next spring or sell her.

[Jim_ME]

It will be quite awhile before this boat goes sailing again.

Congrats, David, on solving the mainsail issue.
Step by step will get you there.