Thank you Boatman.
I actually have sent an email to her. I have followed closely what she has said prior to buying my boat. She was a positive influence in the decision. That was when there was 2 of us going to be sailing her. Now I need to be able to do everything solo... At the moment I have no autopilot and I hoped she could tell me if its doable on this boat without one in a pinch, and what tips can she give me. Also for tacking her. She has a tendency to go into irons on the tack and doesn't easily go through. I have been thinking I can use the mizzen to assist with this, and furl the genoa fully before the tack. Self tailers would help too. Just need more time sailing her. 1600 km separation at the moment doesn't help.