Thanks Anthony,
I have just returned from a four day trial sail, on non tidal waters on lake Bala, all went well.
From my own point of view I prefer the mast to be a little longer, and Matt has come up with a simple solution to achieve this. I have two sets of reef points and a system of reefing which worked I am usually single handed and prefer to be able to reef at sea. It took me about 4/5 minutes from stop to go, in a 10/15 knot wind.
The second reef dropped the sprit boom too low for my liking, and raking the mast forward ment I was inhibiting the fiddle block fitted for my bowsprit. Hence the need for taller mast.
I do not know what stage you are at , but have incorporated a number of personal mods. to make life easier and can outline them if you like, the added weight amounts to about 12kg but I will use the boat as a cruiser not racer.
Might you be ready for SEAFAIR Milford Haven 23rd June for a week ?
I have also brought up the subject of sail numbers with Matt, he is in the throes of developing something and asked me to wait a while.
All the best ,
Steve
BR17 NONA ME