Make sure the furler is spinning freely, not tying to unwind the stay.

The profurl can be stiff at times. Needs to be lubed top and bottom and must have decent tension to pull it straight otherwise the bowed extrusion will not spin especially when windy and bowed more. T

People always explain why they prefer the boat berth head but I want to know what happens when people are seated at the table or sleeping overnight and someone needs to use the head. How well does it

We run about 2500 at 5kts. Nick

I find I walk on the cabin too. The mast is too far from the side decks anyway. We have a lazy bag and full battened main to simplify mainsail handling. Always close the main hatch before going forwar

We slide up to the bulkhead when sailing to windward because it makes a big difference in performance. Keep the weight low on the ends. If the waterline on the transom is underwater then it's too low

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Forgot to include releasing the topping lift so the leach can be properly tensioned, which you need in a blow. Nick 516 765 1628

On my previous boat, both ends of the topping lift were adjustable. You can’t always reach the tack end of the boom when you want to reef so its good to be able to go to the mast and take the load off

In order to reef, the boom must be supported. Nick 516 765 1628

I would suggest not using the bow pulpit to support the mast. Support it with a frame on the foredeck. Nick 516 765 1628

I would emphasize that our small hull is sensitive to being rough or fouled. A bad bottom could cause enough leeway to seem like a lee helm Nick 516 765 1628

If the boat is not level, bow down, it could cause lee helm. Nick 516 765 1628

Makes a good case for scraping, not sanding your wood trim and handrails. Scraping does not remove as much wood and creates a smoother surface. Nick 516 765 1628

Anyone interested in inboard electric motor? So far I hear we could get 2-3 hrs at cruising speed for about $6k. 516 765 1628

Interesting comments about the optimum hp. Keep in mind the diesel puts out a max of 8 hp and we run at less rpm really using about 4-6. People with 10 hp outboards are also running at low rpm. People

Check the gudgeons. The middle one could leak of the boat squats under power. 516 765 1628

For owners and admirers PSC Flicka20 What about the chainplate for the bobstay which is at he waterline? Nick

All of my boats have swung at anchor and I don't have a problem with it. You need to swing when the wind changes. You need to swing with all the other boats otherwise you'll collide. I keep my gps on

Believe it or not, consider getting a stern rail that opens to make it easier to climb over the transom assuming you have a stern ladder. Integrate the ladder into the rail so when it folds down the r