Asymmetrical Spinnaker - First hoist!

[@lbouster]

Going all the way up to mast head makes for a lot of chute. Glad you liked it first time out, now you will love playing with it. Sail on!

[@TomScottMorgan30]

I don't think Whimsy has the shoulders to carry this sail in too much breeze, so it will definitely be a light air tool for me. And in light air, it is fairly easy to handle single-handed. I just have to be disciplined enough to take it down BEFORE I really have to take it down. In a fresh breeze, this sail could become a real handful single-handed. I have to be very judicious in using it. But it will add a lot of fun to the light air days.

[@jacktrickey1250]

Hey Tom Looks great. Questions Does whimsy feel (sail) any different after the refit? I.e. tighter, faster, dryer, more nimble. When you hit the Bahamas next season, whimsy will surely turn a lot of heads. She is absolutely stunning. I don't think there are any boat yards around like snead boat works. Thanks for the video Jack

[@TomScottMorgan30]

Hi Jack, Great question! Yes, she feels a little different in a few ways. First, by my calculation (which could be off) she gained over 680lbs of weight with this refit. Batteries, wiring, hot water heater, extra tankage, interior teak trim, flooring, Corian counter tops, mattress, added winches, and all sorts of other details that cumulatively added weight were all brought on board. As with most boats of her vintage, she tends to squat (load down at the stern) with added weight, and her stern is indeed about 1 1/2" lower now. Obviously, none of this helps with performance - I expect her to be a little less nimble in light air as a result, and probably a little wetter in heavy air. Ultimately, it's all about compromises. Next, she is noticeably less noisy under way. The interior liner was re-tabbed in many places, and that has made for less movement and flex underway. She feels solid in a seaway. Also, the water tanks are now more snugly secured than they ever were. Likewise, wiring and hoses are far more effectively secured which also makes for less "rattle" below. Finally, the helm has a slightly different feel to it because the yard shimmed the rudder post and took a lot of slop out of the entire assembly. So now, the rudder does not wiggle - which it used to do if beating upwind in heavy seas. Overall, I traded a bit of sailing performance for added comfort and convenience when cruising. When my Bahamas cruise is done, I may remove a few things that make less sense for a weekender and daysailer just to make things simpler and lighter. Or not. Maybe I'll learn to really like them? We'll see. ;-) -Tom

[@jacktrickey1250]

Thanks Tom, for me, a little comfort is a good thing 😊. Jack