how to make my boat easier so sail away

[smallboatlover]

i know that there isn't any one around my mooring or any were that will take stuff from the boat. i want to leave the boat at the mooring so it's easier to sail and not have to worry about stepping the mast and unstepping it every time and putting it on the trailer and off. so it will be at the mooring how can i make it the easiest way to get on the boat and go sailing. with out it being a hassle. could i get a sail cover? how much are those? also what about a roller furler? home made?

[Siamese]

Yeah...get a sail cover. How much?!?!?...who does canvas in your area? Ask them. You could also try Sailrite.com.

Roller furling's going to cost you more than you'll like. Homemade?....uh uh...don't think so. C'mon, we're talking about a 16 foot boat, so how hard is it to raise the jib? Just leave the jib hanked onto the forestay all the time and put a cover on it, too. Whole lot cheaper than roller furling. You can probably find a ready-made bag for it....Sailrite?

[smallboatlover]

o i didn't even think about make a bow bag for the jib thats a good idea thanks. and a sail cover sound a lot better than take the sail on and off every time. i sorry if i make it sound like a lot of work i just like to make the boat so if i wanna go for a sail all i have to do it row out there get on the boat raise the sail and go. not fumble around with the sails taking them out of the bag getting them read and raising them and going 15- 20 mins later 5 mins and i wanna be gone

[Silvio]

Originally Posted by smallboatlover

...not fumble around with the sails taking them out of the bag getting them read and raising them and going 15- 20 mins later 5 mins and i wanna be gone

There are a couple of boats set up like this in my marina, they call 'em power boats.

Just playing with ya, have fun out there.

[puddinlegs]

Sail cover for the main and a jib cover so you can leave it hanked on. There you go. Easy as pie.

[smallboatlover]

i just found out that theres a shop that sell all boating stuff all used. and they have used sailcover for 20$-$90 i'm going to go there and check it out soon.

[carl762]

There ya go. Have Fun!!!! Also, you're going to want to check the boat place often for items you'll want and need.