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dfarrell@ridgecrest.ca.us
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We recently had an age survey, which was pretty much irrelevant. But
I'm seeing that weight is very relevant. I weigh something less than 160
lbs, and don't have the slightest problem going forward. If you are
relatively light, you are effectively sailing a different boat.
Mike
P15 #1589 Alexandria VA
>From: SolarFry@aol.com
>To: preston@gencc.com (Ken Preston)
>CC: WWPOTTER@tscnet.com
>Subject: Re: Headsail Changes on the P-15. . .singlehanded
>Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 10:54:19 EST
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>In a message dated 1/10/00 6:08:29 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>hapilife@efn.org
>writes:
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><< I'm 200 pounds
> > without my wetsuit and the boat really seems to notice when I head
>toward
> > the foredeck. I've only just begun sailing the Potter after bigger
>boats
> > (and I was younger then anyway) so need a little direction here please
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>I would humbly suggest a roller furler. That way you don't need to stand
>on
>foredeck to furl genny on a windy day. You can furl it from cockpit.
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>SF
>BTW:
>I hope this goes where intended. These portable pc mouses are freaky.
>
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