Too many sails on too small a boat

[sepharad]

Originally Posted by Pat_D

I cruised 3 winters with 6 sails on a 26' sloop. The 4 spares stored under the forepeak with a bunch of other stuff. I'd say go ahead and leave the specialty sails on shore until you expand your sailing, but also consider or practice boat Tetris: packing things well and efficiently.

Tetris is in play. On the deck as well as in the cabin. The "deck" where I walk forward narrows to the width of my foot and I have to weave in and out-board of the standing rigging.

As I will begin with river-sailing, I am moving the liferaft ashore simply to have deck space.

About 3 sails can fit in the sail bin. The overflow fills the toilet and locker up to my chest.

The previous owner had everything aboard for every occasion while distance cruising. Nice in a pinch (if you can find it) but a menace when not in need.