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Sun exposure can make the plastic parts in this style of mainsail furler brittle, and broken pieces can damage the furling line. I explain why I’m not a fan of this setup and how replacing it with a track and a mainsail modified for battens could be a worthwhile upgrade. Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/zFs8Y2Fj8Ds?feature=share 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com

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You can tell Ted Gozzard designed this boat for offshore cruising; the handholds, narrow walkways, toe rail-mounted stanchions, big deck drains...if I had to make an upgrade though, I'd suggest double solid lifelines. Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/zFs8Y2Fj8Ds?feature=share 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com

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Once the hull slips under, this Arcona disappears in seconds. A broken rudder tube below the waterline can leave an opening that’s almost impossible to seal offshore, turning rudder damage into a fight to keep the boat afloat. Full Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy599gcThG8 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com

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