Originally Posted by pandy
No need to apologize - it's nice just thinking about it.

What sort of boat did you have ?


Thanks for asking. A Contest 46/48. Two lengths according to who you were negotiating with innocent

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Close hauled in the Francis Drake channel, BVI's. Autopilot holding 38° to the apparent.

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Marina, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Did my longest single handed voyage from their to Key West in just under 48 hours with help from the Gulf stream.

Hula was a sloop built in 1993 with in mast furling, removable cutter stay and self tacking staysail when deployed. 150% Genoa provided most of the power. Autopilot and single electric winch at rear of cockpit allowed easy single handed sailing. Retro-fitted with factory sugar scoop stern prior to my ownership hence the two lengths.



Last edited by Richard Wood; 18/07/19 02:13 PM.
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