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- Jul 15, 2012
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- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Kokanee
- Vessel Make
- Cuddles 30 Pilot House Motor Sailer
The 34 ft Millkraft that I am in the process of buying is set up to run a steadying sail. The last owner just used the mast and boom to winch a 12 ft tinnie up onto the flybridge deck. I am guessing, as it was a commercial boat originally, it was not just for looks, and it would be worth refitting the rigging.
If nothing else I'm sure it could possibly get me out of trouble if the engine failed. I doubt if it would sail into the wind at all though. She is not the sleekest boat on the water.
Anyone have experience with sails on their trawler?
What type of conditions would you use a steadying sail?
If nothing else I'm sure it could possibly get me out of trouble if the engine failed. I doubt if it would sail into the wind at all though. She is not the sleekest boat on the water.
Anyone have experience with sails on their trawler?
What type of conditions would you use a steadying sail?