My sailing started a long time ago with the motor cycle of the sailing world, the wind surfer then to the BMW of the sailing world, or better known as the Hobie 16. Now I sail a 1970 VW camper Van better known as an O-Day Daysailer and I must admit, it is a slow sail but every bit as fun to sail as any of my other sailing toys. I LOVE THIS BOAT.
I do need your advice, I am in need of a new jib for my 1980 Daysailor. When I purchased the boat years ago, it came with the hardware needed to change over to a furling jib and I need to know from you if it is worth it or not.
I do sail where the winds can build during the day and at times have been forced to remove the jib just to get home. My wife calls this white knuckel sailing because she will not let go of the rail.
If you use a furling jib can you sail with it only opened say, half way?
Where in the cock pit do you feed the line used to roll the jib up.
Would I be better off replacing my jib with a regular one and having my old jib re-cut as a storm jib.
Thanks in advance for the help,
Jerry
Jerry (hobie16-at-yahoo.com)