Tanks for that Arne. 

That sounds like a feasible option. 

I’ll talk to Chris about the implications of moving the mast position aft and get back to you. 

 A SJ or not is a discussion in itself.

 But getting the mast out of the bow is always a good thing i.m.o.

I also like the yawl as it can keep you facing the wind at all times. 

David Tyler’s  SibLim 10 post with the SJR got me thinking.

30-35% sail balance would possibly allow me to move the mast further aft and place the double berth forward of the mast.

less weight forward, lower yard angle, more balance, lower center of effort, maybe no need for the mizzen although I do like the idea of having one..

Hmmm....

Still waiting for the crane..

Jeps Annie. Very happy. 

Plan A of turning her around hanging from the beams in the shed is not happening due to lack of space, so plan B is set in motion. I’ll take the shed down, turnover with the professionals and put the shed back in place. 

The good part is that I get to see my work from a distance. 

Soon. 

Anonymous wrote
Personally I was not very happy to see the less than great results when the boat was left unattended for 10 months.

Makes me question if it would last for the claimed 10 years if one were, as I hope to be, a yearly rather than full time cruiser.

From what was said, maybe put pool noodles next to the hull with a rope through to keep the sun off.... the pool noodles do degrade with sun of course so they may not last long enough to make them worth while. It does sound like the top 6 inches or so would be better protected from the sun, whatever coating was used. Depending on the hull shape they may make good bumpers to fend off floating stuff too.