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Swimming, not sure, or the crew is made of 4 packs of thick fat flesh 240 Lbs each, like me.
Bur be careful anyway as the mast top could easily touch the rig of anothe boat.
All Micros are loosing a lot of stability when there is weight on the foredeck.
A major problem with unexperienced crews is rig tension.
A forestay must give a clear sound, tension should be 400 Lbs. (adjust on the upper shrouds)
Mast should have some rake, not a lot, may be 1 ft on the whole length
A common mistake is to give too much tension on the lower shrouds, as this restrains mast bend, hence ability to flatten the mainsail.
Then just train in harbour for reefing, use a small jib approx 54 sq.ft / 5 sq.m, best have a storm jib on board (no more than 32 sq.ft / 3 sq.m). The standard genua 78 sq.ft / 7.27 sq.m to be used only when you have good control of the boat with the jib...
Don't over-estimate your performance, Micros are at their best in force 3 to 4 and the top limit is force 6...
Phil DE TROY
----- Original Message -----From: oliver cheethamSent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:34 AMSubject: Re: [MicroClass] New GEM Micro Owner in Arbroath
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Subject: [MicroClass] New GEM Micro Owner in Arbroath
To: MicroClass@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:25 PM
Hi all, I recently purchased a very nice GEM Micro which is now berthed
in Arbroath Marina.
Are there any members who have experience with these boats within a
resonable distance of Arbroath?
Its my first sail boat and not many here know the ins and outs of such
a boat as this.
It would be great to be in contact with other owners who could perhaps
share their knowledge/ experience in all aspects of a GEM Micro.
Regards Alan
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