Hi friends, ( scroll down to next post for photos ) Well the jury is in. This furler system works GREAT. I am very pleased with it. Took Shanti out for some beer can racing Wednesday night and everything worked…
The photos are in!
Hi all, Took Shanti for a little shake down sail yesterday afternoon. Observations: Had to use the furling line to unfurl the sail. I could not unfurl it with the sheet. This is quit secure, but a bit more work…
Furler update
Hi everyone, A bit of an update on my furling system for those interested. I have finally received all the bits and pieces I need to finish off my new furling system ( I think! ). 1) Sail has been…
Off the dock and on the hook
Ahhhh….feels good to be back out in the breeze with my hatches scooping up air! Between the rain and the heat I didn’t get as much done as I wanted to. But I did get the main purpose of the…
At the dock
Last weekend I brought Shanti into the dock for maintence and to remove and modify my bowsprit for the new furler system. Shanti’s bright work was in poor condition, and I have been scraping and sanding all week. The first…
Lions and tigers and furlers … oh my!
Another big change to Shanti besides the rigging will be a furler for the headsails. Using a second sail like a drifter or storm jib etc with a foil/furler is not an easy solution. You either have to change the…