NEW Member w/ ‘87 Precision Daysailer 1 & infinity
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:43 am
Hello all!
My name is Brad.
I just acquired a 1987 Precision Boatworks DAYSAILER 1.
The hull, sails, mast, teak wood, rudder, & rigging all appears to be in excellent shape.
(Although, I am unfamiliar enough to not know for certain)
(Also, I was given yard sticks of 3 different lengths to use as mainsail battens. Pretty sure these weren’t factory equipment… )
I’ve piloted several vessels of equal or slightly larger size on lake ponchartrain in Louisiana.
But, I’ve only piloted vessels already moored and ready to sail.
I’ve no experience with stepping the mast or any associated rigging.
I am a retired rope access rescue technician and accomplished rock climber.
So, ropecraft and knots are second nature to me.
I’m simply ignorant to their specific applications in this context.
My initial internet search for an owners manual led me to a few confusing videos on stepping the mast on boats that weren’t the same as my model and to this forum. I’m hopeful the latter will prove more educationally lucrative than the former.
I am grateful for any help, direction, wisdom, or insight.
My name is Brad.
I just acquired a 1987 Precision Boatworks DAYSAILER 1.
The hull, sails, mast, teak wood, rudder, & rigging all appears to be in excellent shape.
(Although, I am unfamiliar enough to not know for certain)
(Also, I was given yard sticks of 3 different lengths to use as mainsail battens. Pretty sure these weren’t factory equipment… )
I’ve piloted several vessels of equal or slightly larger size on lake ponchartrain in Louisiana.
But, I’ve only piloted vessels already moored and ready to sail.
I’ve no experience with stepping the mast or any associated rigging.
I am a retired rope access rescue technician and accomplished rock climber.
So, ropecraft and knots are second nature to me.
I’m simply ignorant to their specific applications in this context.
My initial internet search for an owners manual led me to a few confusing videos on stepping the mast on boats that weren’t the same as my model and to this forum. I’m hopeful the latter will prove more educationally lucrative than the former.
I am grateful for any help, direction, wisdom, or insight.