My FIRST Time Sailing!
Sailing 7 years ago 9,763 views
FreeStyle finally goes in the water and I finally sail on my own sailboat for the first time! Please consider becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SailingFreeStyle Or gratuities through pay pal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GMCUTYAUDUVKW (Get your name in the credits either way!) Buy an OFFICIAL Sailing FreeStyle T-Shirt! - http://amzn.to/2CXb2xi Also check me out on these social media sites: https://www.facebook.com/SailingFreeStyle/ https://www.instagram.com/sailingfreestyle/
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Thank You
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1) Replace the pin in your ballast plug that keep the wing nut piece from coming off with a key ring and attach a chain from your boat to it. If you ever accidently pull out the plug all the way it will drop into your ballast and you'll have to scramble to not sink.
2) The rod from the mast raising kit it a hell of a multi tool with some simple modifications. Take the end out and drill some holes all the way through it a few inches apart. Get another pole with a clip on the end that fits inside it and a quick release pin long enough to go through it. Attach another L shaped bolt to the front of the mast like what holds the boom to the mast and you now have a jib pole. If you add an anchor roller in the holes of those plates on the bow rail, when you lift the mast you can instead use the winch on your trailer instead of block and tackle (remote winch works wonders when you solo set-up). You'll have to move your bow light I think for that though.
3) Add a clip your backstay to hold your boom up when you're not under sail.
It is too bad about Kate's and Wes' boat but many boats that sink at their mooring can be pulled up out of the water with a crane, bailed out, cleaned out and sailed again. It may have sunk because they might have mistakenly left a valve open that should have been closed such as at the head (toilet) before they left the boat at the mooring. Of course their electronics might not be salvageable.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbowC3sZmtM&t=283s Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7MVoXdEcZA&t=1s Part 2
I have the same boat, but I didn't get mine for free.
I really dislike my Bimini, as it gets in the way of operating the outboard.
You couldn't have chosen a better boat to learn to sail on. Do you have any issues with the the dagger board floating up?
It's really satisfying to see that you finally got her in the water.
One tip- there should be no tension at all in the lazy sheet. It should be drooping sloppy on deck.
Yeahhh, so happy for you!
Now more videos please.
Hahaha.
She’s a beauty and you sailed her well… Here’s to Season #2!
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