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Any Storm 17 Kits still under construction out there?

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garethrow:
Hi Chris

I have an un ballasted Storm 17 and find her very stable if sailed sensibly. Part of being 'sensible' is having the right amount of sail up. If I were buying new again I would ask Swallow Boats (Yachts!) to put an extra reefing point in the main / gunter spar and  I would also consider a double block at the top of the mast to take a second main halyard - which makes reefing under way much easier. (A Steve Jones invention). If I ever have to get a new mast  made I would opt for this extra block - unfortunately it can't really be retro fitted.

As it is I manage fine with one halyard and one reefing point and (touch wood) have not had a capsize in all the time I have had her - since 2006.

Hope this helps

Regards

Gareth Rowlands
Gwennol Teifi S17

Chris Capener:
Hi Gareth,

Thanks for your post , I'll research the suggestions you made. :)

Regards

Chris

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