We have done all kinds of little things to our boat to make things easier. (Now I am not sure of all the proper names of things yet but here goes a try)
----First who hates fishing that small line through the beam for the rudders? We tied a S hook on the line attached to the rubber and closed that end of the S--then hook the other end to the block on the line through the beam that drops the rudder. And then we leave the line rigged through the beam!
----The down haul--we put a hook on it to go through the eye on the sail for quick release.
----Our main sheet blocks now have quick release shackles--easy setup and quick release in an emergency.
----We moved the tack release to the front grommet for easier access. It got lost under all the lines and I had to reach behind me to find it.
----We took off the beam end plates and put a rope through the hole knotted on the back side and made a loop. Instant handle for pulling the boat around on the tracks.
----We use plastic hooks wherever possible. Ie where the trap lines hook to the bungees and the line that holds the spin bag tight under the tramp.
----Used Wouter's knots on the bows for easy release of the spin pole.
----I always tie the jib line and down haul to my trap (crew) for easy access while out on the wire.
----We also leave the spin in the bag with sheets, tack and halyard attached and carry the whole pole in the box.
----Put a chain plate on the fore stay.
----Replaced two of the spin blocks with larger self ratcheting blocks.
----Replaced the spin halyard block at the top of mast with larger block.
Our goal is to make set up and tear down as fast as possible and to make time on the boat as pleasurable and safe as possible.

Last edited by Joanna; 08/02/07 12:13 PM.

Joanna

Blade F16
"Too Sharp to Touch"