Andrew wrote:
Nope, just the gypsy. I like the low profile on the deck. the gypsy will
handle both rope and chain.
Yup. Give me a moment, I'll get to the point.
I just gave away the ATN Gale Sail that Fred gave (sold) me many years ago.
I've been through enough slop on this boat to know that by the time I
need to rig that thing the *last* place I want to be is up on the
foredeck. And I've also sailed this boat through enough slop to know
how to handle it under reefed main alone. The LF38 handles pretty well.
So why give the sail away? Well, I gave it to a local dude who runs the
North Sails shop down here, does the weather every day on the VHF net,
and will always be a friend. Friends are hard to find, although in this
internet/social networking world the word 'friend' has been seriously
diluted.
Oh, but to the point regarding windlasses. When I gave the sail away,
and was asked why, I made the comment about the foredeck being the last
place I want to be. Then I muttered something about breaking my teeth
on the windlass. The folks who understood laughed.
To take it full circle to the point, I agree with Andrew's comment about
the value of a low profile.
Wal
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