Well, once again we decided that getting more details done on the boats made more sense than getting wet. It was verrrry cold today and verrrry windy and gusty especially this afternoon. Here is the rudder system after today we got the up and down haul installed and the auto releasing cleat working. Still have to add the control lines and foot pedals.
The Mast sections came in yesterday and we were able to try them out with a sail up. We found that the luff sleeve is a little tight and makes down haul almost impossible. We think we are going to have to re-sew it onto the luff, stretching it as we go. We also need to strengthen the top of the sail and remove some of the layers of sailcloth at the head to thin the sail a little so that it will furl smoother.
We also got all the hinges installed on the hatches and installed the plastic eyes for the bungee on the decks. With only a week and change before we head down to Florida, there is much to do including installing the seat finger boards, fixing the sails, mounting the leeboards and installing the foot pedals. So much to do and so little time. Sailing this week (fingers crossed). More pics to come.
