Single handing modern boats

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Originally Posted by Oohla

Great posts.
I single hand a 42 foot slutter.
I spend a lot of time in front of the wheel. When tacking I don't lock the wheel, I set the AP from a neck lanyard.
And, I added another set of winches - electric - To haul in the jib sheets as quickly as possible. I got Harkens, but if I did it again I would get Maxwell Vertical Capstans. Cheaper.
I wish I had a Hydrovane.

Mmm, slutter