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d. As bow falls off, tighten mizzen and you're off on a new tack. It is easier with a rudder
assist.
Try this sometime when you don't have to!!
6. When tacking is short distances, keep both boards down about 1/2 way. This will keep them from
floating out and slowing the tack while the board catches up with the boat.
7. When sailing off the wind, keep your boards up.
8. When anchored, keep a small amount of mizzen up and sheeted in hard. The boat will point
towards the wind all night, and will not sail around her anchor.
9. When sailing in extreme shallow water, it helps to heel the boat as much as possible so the
leeboard can get a bite. And you should use the sails for control if the boat does not respond to the
rudder.
10. When sailing in a heavy chop, keep the boat trim such that you have the maximum heel and that
the bow is riding high. This will give you a dry, comfortable ride. The spray will be thrown more down
and out and the nasty little curlers will not break over the windward gunnel.
REEFING -MARCONI RIG
This simple, fool proof, unlimited reefing system works by taking in sail around the mast, as follows:
1. Release the outhaul tension by removing the outhaul line from the clam cleat.
2. Release the vang snap shackle.
3. Release the flip lock on the new reefing gooseneck to allow the center ring to turn freely.
4. The mast can now be turned as many times as necessary to achieve proper reefing. The
sleeved sail will roll up on the mast because the downhaul line will keep it secured to the
mast.
5. When proper reefing is obtained, you may tighten the outhaul line and cleat it.
6. Reattach the vang and tighten.
NOTE: With practice a single reef can be put in the mizzen from the helmsman's station in as little as
5 seconds.
-happy sailing-
For parts, service, or brokerage:
Marine Concepts, inc
159 E. Oakwood St
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 641-7439
9/2015 sjj
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