capsizing

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capsizing

Postby tony » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:05 am

Hi group. I'm new to the forum and have recently purchased a 1968 daysailer. This past weekend I took her out on her maiden voyage. She handled very fine until the tiller broke off during a controlled jibe in 10-20 knots of wind and within seconds we were beam on and over she went. I dont have a problem with capsizing but it took 2 power boats and 4 hours to right her. I spent most of that time in the water swimming among lines and cables. I think the only reason it righted was because the mast had eventually broken off. I almost gave up on her. Apart from replacing the obvious, can anyone in this forum suggest/ recommend anything I can do to prevent my mast from sinking to the bottom. I know Capsizing is innevitable but is there a way i can minimise the boats resistance to righting itself?
Also, does anyone where I can get a new mast?
best,
Tony (jacksonville, /fl)
ps. I love this boat but i'm nervous to take my family out in it knowing I wouldnt be able to right her in I capsized her.
tony
 
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