Before selling "Titmouse", my Potter 15 Mk1 this past week to a nice gentleman up in Nebraska, my children and I decided to
make some memories, stretching her wings a bit on Father's Day.
I got the boat to point 10 degrees higher by:
-sailing without 40lbs of motor weight astern.
-building a much better, deeper rudder,
-shifting weight (us) amidships
-and attaching a block on the bow for a downhaul/foreguy for the tack. I tensioned the wired jib to the point of a loose forestay
I removed the upper batten and trimmed the main to spill aloft but telltales flat below.
The lifts were wonderful and the boat speed was great for the conditions.
We got into a pointing match with an old Cal25 and tacked much less than they did uphill. After 20 min of that, He got upset and started his outboard.
Our sails weren't new, but are in good condition. I am going to miss the little bird.
I think that by buying/making a waterproof bag for the OB, it can be stowed inside the cabin, until needed? I use old USAF wingtip bags.
I have sold 4 of my monohull sailboats in the last 3 weeks, the feeling is surreal, like losing a limb. 4 more to go.
I need to finish building both trimarans. They beckon to be sailed. The sailing charity won't start itself.
Note; I have about 35 unneeded various condition sails left, so if anyone here needs a spare jib (15 or 19) or want to make something from the larger sails, please reach out.
If you break out the Bernina to make a sail material Bimini, they are better in hot sun and more water proof than canvas. Ideas to serve.
Cheers All
Mike
SV Dolphin Spirit
