Awe, the crispness of unflaking new sails. I love the batton pusher and the design of their pocket closure and the storm staysail anti-torsion furling system. Brilliant, good job, Marcel and DeVries Sails. 👏 Thanks for sharing.
Wow, very impressive. You will have numerous sail options for all types of weather. Looking forward to future posts describing your sail option experiences in different weather conditions.
It is very exciting to see how she is dressed and prepared for her first Sea Trials (and Shakedown?) cruise. Well, vicariously joyful. Congratulations.
Your rigger is correct in showing you how to secure the head sail for high winds. Wrapping a halyard around the sail as high up as you can wind it around, is a sure way to prevent it from being accidentally deployed and destroyed in a storm. I actually prefer to keep the boat at the dock with it wrapped in this manner.
Most very interesting. I've never worked with these self furling sails. Have always been skeptical.... now going to google more about this storm jib thing....
Your system for the storm jib is clever. Getting the small headsail are low and well aft of the bow is way better than an almost-fully-rolled-up genoa in the sky. We achieve a similar sail plan on Milvina with more traditional technique, and find it works well in heavy weather. On thought on your Genoa. The luff rope enters the groove in the foil at about head height (as does ours) We found that this caused a stress point that caused serious chafe on the sail at the bottom of the groove. Our solution is to have a webbing loop sewn into each side of the sail 10 cm back from the luff. We lace them together with 4mm dyneema to pull the luff forward and relieve the stress at the bottom of the luff groove. Works well.
Hi guys, wow she’s starting to look wonderful. Can’t wait to see you know what she’s called to do , I love sailing, but unfortunately I lost my leg above the knee in a truck accident so I can live my dream for you guys. Keep up the good work. Lots of love from Australia
Good idea to use that inner staysail on a furler. I crewed on a Jason 35 with a staysail and in heavy weather, it really moves the center of effort aft. Not so keen on in mast furling headsail though. Been on boats that had old Dacron sails that would jam in the slot in the mast. Yours however, is a new sail so you won’t have that problem plus I can’t imagine the dynema reinforced sail will stretch much at all..
Getting close! We are standing by, waiting to go out with you on your trial run, just as we have watched so many times with Distant Shores III when you left Hythe Marina.
Hello Sheryl and Paul. Pierre and I are following the built of your beautiful aluminium boat. We just want to know if you will be at the Annapolis boat show this year. Your sails look great 😎
Absolutely amazing videos sharing dear friend ❤️ Really enjoyed watching Super big big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍 See you again take care, keep intouch ❤️❤❤❤
On my boat I used the same flying staysail system with a rigid accumulator and it is not the same to install it in the marina as it is while sailing, much less if it is at night, waves, etc., in my case I finally ended up installing a fixed staysail. , I am very happy with the change, I can deploy it in closed winds or catavatic winds in a moment.
I wouldn't rely solely on halyards wrapped around the forsail, for security I would always wrap a sail tie or rope around the sail with a knot when at the dock or in heavy weather.
Heavy weather sails are mandatory, not optional on my sailboat. I like this system for the storm sail installation. Very quick in increasing weather conditions.
on my j 121 we have a similar system for the staysail but our halyard is on a halyard lock in the mast and then you tension it with a 3to1 soft tack line.
Hii Paul, It is great to see that you are almost there, looking forward to see you on water again. I understand you have 111sqm Code0, what is your exact sail plan, I even could not find in enksail web, Main and genoa what are the sqm o the sails?
I think there are better stay sail rigs that stay rigged but back behind the standing rigging and are deployed forward when needed with the sail being rigged after the stay sail rig is pulled forward into position. That makes it simpler and quicker to deploy. It will sail similar to the one you have chosen. My slip neighbor has it on his Beneteau and has used it in the Atlantic very successfully. He keeps a 140 on the head sail and deploys the Staysail for heavy winds. The whole system is out ofthe way when sailing with the JIB head sail.
If I can choose between running the storm sail and 1/8 jib or running 1/3 jib only, I would always prefer the storm sail option. Setting it when you really need it is more risk and it is way better for your working jib long term. Set it early and stay safe would be my moto
Oh Wow @08:37 that side profile is so nice - perfect looking sailboat! ONLY issue, what about the transom? It has no "sugar scoop" or way to get onto the boat if you fall off? Why did you build it without a sugar scoop -- I don't understand this as it has a traditional transom appearance??
The next step is done toward actually sailing! Yea! Now I wonder, were the fellows who came out with the new sails (the sails men) the same as the sales men who sold you the sails? Or am I simply being silly? : - ) Oh, and about strong wind sails, . . . my Paceship P2-20 is too small for strong winds. But I have accidentally been out when strong winds came along. My main sail is not set up to reef but I have wished it were. I actually made myself a Genoa, but it is actually meant for lighter winds. I guess I could have a half sized jib and make it so I could reef my main. Those options would help if I encountered stronger winds. While I only lake sail, here in the central Finger Lakes area, there can be unexpected high winds. Though, that's more likely with long distance blue water sailing. BTW - Thanks for the update. Is all the interior work done?
What were your rationals for using inmast, vs boom furling vs lazy jacks. Eaze, mechanical, cost, physical capabilities, cost vs convience. Of course as is applicable to your needs.
Dyneema, soft shackles, low friction rings, torsion lines and never ending furling lines, soft clue, how quickly deck hardware has changed. A quick note on that beautiful storm sail, I never want to see it again! Let’s just do the code zero bit…
Maybe I missed it, but is there a way to manually furl the main should there be an electrical or motor (winch) problem? Can this be done from the cockpit too?
It’s our second in mast main. Also from Selden. We had one on Distant Shores III and did many miles including a transatlantic and USA to Panama. We quite enjoyed it and found it very reliable so went with it again 😊
That is a beautiful set of sails! Emphasis on having a setting for every point of sail and every wind strength. The sail handling gear in all cases is appropriate for the conditions it is used in. I am so sick of inadequate “do all” sails using the “reef early” escape clause. What is the point of having a fine performing sailboat that is always sailed in fear and an extra reef? I am sure that set of sails and furlers is expensive enough to shock terrestrial retirees, but if those same people have a home near the beach they are getting shocking insurance and tax bills that make the cost of those sails look like a bargain.
You are absolutely right! We hope never to use this one either. 😊 We consider it gear for emergencies only and work hard to avoid bad weather. But like a life raft, we carry it, just in case.
Hi there I was just wondering about your main sheet system. I don't see a traveler. Could you please explain how it is rigged and how it works. Thank you
It's commonly called a German Main-sheet system and allows you to adjust the main from either side of the boat. There is often no traveller system but the multiple blocks divide the force of the sheet between two points.
If the sail is made of dynema, then why even need battens? Especially in a furling main. Battens in a furling main can cause jamming as the sail wears. I don’t see the need for vertical battens on such a strong sail material. Maybe a little overkill, especially if you need to remove the sail in tough conditions at sea.
Awe, the crispness of unflaking new sails. I love the batton pusher and the design of their pocket closure and the storm staysail anti-torsion furling system. Brilliant, good job, Marcel and DeVries Sails. 👏
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks 🙏🏻 yes DeVries are very good and Marcel is great on camera 🎥
Wow, very impressive. You will have numerous sail options for all types of weather. Looking forward to future posts describing your sail option experiences in different weather conditions.
Thanks Scott! Yes we plan to document testing the sails... which should begin next week 🙂
It is very exciting to see how she is dressed and prepared for her first Sea Trials (and Shakedown?) cruise.
Well, vicariously joyful.
Congratulations.
Thanks for your kind words 🤗 yes we did first motor sea trial yesterday and look forward to sails this week ahead
What a great looking sail system with no need to go onto the foredeck to handle your storm sail, very impressive
I can't wait to see her heading for the Bahamas! I always love it when you guys go down there.
Your rigger is correct in showing you how to secure the head sail for high winds. Wrapping a halyard around the sail as high up as you can wind it around, is a sure way to prevent it from being accidentally deployed and destroyed in a storm. I actually prefer to keep the boat at the dock with it wrapped in this manner.
I do this as well. The last thing I want is my Genoa unfurling at the wrong time.
Amazing sails. Some very high quality and all brand new. It’s a beautiful thing!
We agree!👍
Now we are talking!! 🤩
Nice to see you support our nationale football team 😊
Wonderfull set of sails .. congrats
Congratulations on the new boat. It looks beautiful! Very interesting and versatile sail plan. I want to see it in action. Cheers.
Most very interesting. I've never worked with these self furling sails. Have always been skeptical.... now going to google more about this storm jib thing....
What a beautiful boat, hope you enjoy every moment on the ocean, enjoy the freedom.
Thanks so much for the kind words Hester❤️🥰
Your system for the storm jib is clever.
Getting the small headsail are low and well aft of the bow is way better than an almost-fully-rolled-up genoa in the sky.
We achieve a similar sail plan on Milvina with more traditional technique, and find it works well in heavy weather.
On thought on your Genoa. The luff rope enters the groove in the foil at about head height (as does ours) We found that this caused a stress point that caused serious chafe on the sail at the bottom of the groove.
Our solution is to have a webbing loop sewn into each side of the sail 10 cm back from the luff. We lace them together with 4mm dyneema to pull the luff forward and relieve the stress at the bottom of the luff groove. Works well.
Good luck you guys you earned every bit of this.⛵
Glad to see you launch your new sailboat. 💕💌
Great to see the new boat and all the progress you've made.
More to come!🥳
Hi guys, wow she’s starting to look wonderful. Can’t wait to see you know what she’s called to do , I love sailing, but unfortunately I lost my leg above the knee in a truck accident so I can live my dream for you guys. Keep up the good work. Lots of love from Australia
Thanks for telling us. So glad you can sail along watching Distant Shores. Lots of new adventures about to begin!
Such a beautifully proportioned boat. Good luck with her!
Thanks Gordon🥰
Great setup. I met the original Orion 49 once in Dunkirk. I was impressed
Рад за вас Ребята вы дружная Семья. С наилучшими пожеланиями из Владивостока Россия !!!
Thanks so much for your kind words 🥰
Good idea to use that inner staysail on a furler. I crewed on a Jason 35 with a staysail and in heavy weather, it really moves the center of effort aft. Not so keen on in mast furling headsail though. Been on boats that had old Dacron sails that would jam in the slot in the mast. Yours however, is a new sail so you won’t have that problem plus I can’t imagine the dynema reinforced sail will stretch much at all..
Beautiful boat! Looks like it has as all the new tech. Very cool.⛵
That's very exciting. Congratulations. I suppose by now you've had your first sail. I hope it went well.
Getting close! We are standing by, waiting to go out with you on your trial run, just as we have watched so many times with Distant Shores III when you left Hythe Marina.
Hello Sheryl and Paul. Pierre and I are following the built of your beautiful aluminium boat. We just want to know if you will be at the Annapolis boat show this year. Your sails look great 😎
Absolutely amazing videos sharing dear friend ❤️
Really enjoyed watching
Super big big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
See you again take care, keep intouch ❤️❤❤❤
On my boat I used the same flying staysail system with a rigid accumulator and it is not the same to install it in the marina as it is while sailing, much less if it is at night, waves, etc., in my case I finally ended up installing a fixed staysail. , I am very happy with the change, I can deploy it in closed winds or catavatic winds in a moment.
beautiful process!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I like the storm jib, filling the sail gap. I would ad barber haulers to improve the control the shape of the sails.
I wouldn't rely solely on halyards wrapped around the forsail, for security I would always wrap a sail tie or rope around the sail with a knot when at the dock or in heavy weather.
super nice setup guys. I use the same anti torsion setup for my code zero. Cheers and happy sailing
Thanks @gbonventi! Do you keep the furling unit stored on the sail when lowered?
@@DistantShoresTV yes we keep the furling unit installed together with the sail in a bag. Makes for a quick and easy deployment
watching the video I thought the last reef on the main sail should have been the same colour as your storm gib. Boat is looking great
Heavy weather sails are mandatory, not optional on my sailboat. I like this system for the storm sail installation. Very quick in increasing weather conditions.
Ready to do a shake down cruise .
Beautiful boat
A heavily built, high-clewed Yankee has served me well on a 40 foot cutter. In foul weather you need to be able to see.
Hello do you have any information on the non skid deck coating? Amazing vessel ❤👏
on my j 121 we have a similar system for the staysail but our halyard is on a halyard lock in the mast and then you tension it with a 3to1 soft tack line.
Storm jib excellence... I'm getting a storm jib for my baby stay for electric motor-sailing... Fair Winds...
Fantastic!
Many thanks!
Hii Paul, It is great to see that you are almost there, looking forward to see you on water again. I understand you have 111sqm Code0, what is your exact sail plan, I even could not find in enksail web, Main and genoa what are the sqm o the sails?
I think there are better stay sail rigs that stay rigged but back behind the standing rigging and are deployed forward when needed with the sail being rigged after the stay sail rig is pulled forward into position. That makes it simpler and quicker to deploy. It will sail similar to the one you have chosen. My slip neighbor has it on his Beneteau and has used it in the Atlantic very successfully. He keeps a 140 on the head sail and deploys the Staysail for heavy winds. The whole system is out ofthe way when sailing with the JIB head sail.
If I can choose between running the storm sail and 1/8 jib or running 1/3 jib only, I would always prefer the storm sail option. Setting it when you really need it is more risk and it is way better for your working jib long term. Set it early and stay safe would be my moto
Oh Wow @08:37 that side profile is so nice - perfect looking sailboat! ONLY issue, what about the transom? It has no "sugar scoop" or way to get onto the boat if you fall off? Why did you build it without a sugar scoop -- I don't understand this as it has a traditional transom appearance??
The next step is done toward actually sailing! Yea! Now I wonder, were the fellows who came out with the new sails (the sails men) the same as the sales men who sold you the sails? Or am I simply being silly? : - ) Oh, and about strong wind sails, . . . my Paceship P2-20 is too small for strong winds. But I have accidentally been out when strong winds came along. My main sail is not set up to reef but I have wished it were. I actually made myself a Genoa, but it is actually meant for lighter winds. I guess I could have a half sized jib and make it so I could reef my main. Those options would help if I encountered stronger winds. While I only lake sail, here in the central Finger Lakes area, there can be unexpected high winds. Though, that's more likely with long distance blue water sailing. BTW - Thanks for the update. Is all the interior work done?
Yes the sales man Marcel also came to the install and will also come out to test sail😅
Ich freue mich für Sie, Sie haben jetzt eins der besten Boote, was man für Geld kaufen kann. Ich wünsche allzeit gute Fahrt.
Thanks very much Ray❤
Very interesting video - Heavy weather ! no thanks 🙂
We hope we never have to use this storm sail. ⛈️ 😊
What were your rationals for using inmast, vs boom furling vs lazy jacks. Eaze, mechanical, cost, physical capabilities, cost vs convience. Of course as is applicable to your needs.
Dyneema, soft shackles, low friction rings, torsion lines and never ending furling lines, soft clue, how quickly deck hardware has changed.
A quick note on that beautiful storm sail, I never want to see it again! Let’s just do the code zero bit…
Haha 😂 lol. Yes we do have a history of buying these types of sails and not using them. I agree a lot of new improvements come along
I wonder how well that stiff mainsail will work in lighter winds.
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we have same staysail setup but we have trouble getting enough tension on this setup. winds over 40kn the stay 'bends'
Good information. Thanks.
Maybe I missed it, but is there a way to manually furl the main should there be an electrical or motor (winch) problem? Can this be done from the cockpit too?
Yes the sail can be furled using a winch handle into a fitting on the mast😅
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nothing can beat unstayed mast
is this your first furling main? I don't remember you ever having a furling main sail.
It’s our second in mast main. Also from Selden. We had one on Distant Shores III and did many miles including a transatlantic and USA to Panama. We quite enjoyed it and found it very reliable so went with it again 😊
@@DistantShoresTV would not want a boat without it
Love the sorm staysail setup. Are you getting a kite or just the Code 0?
That is a beautiful set of sails! Emphasis on having a setting for every point of sail and every wind strength. The sail handling gear in all cases is appropriate for the conditions it is used in. I am so sick of inadequate “do all” sails using the “reef early” escape clause. What is the point of having a fine performing sailboat that is always sailed in fear and an extra reef?
I am sure that set of sails and furlers is expensive enough to shock terrestrial retirees, but if those same people have a home near the beach they are getting shocking insurance and tax bills that make the cost of those sails look like a bargain.
I have a vague recollection that you had a storm sail on your first boat that you never used in 9 years. 🤔
You are absolutely right! We hope never to use this one either. 😊 We consider it gear for emergencies only and work hard to avoid bad weather. But like a life raft, we carry it, just in case.
Hi there I was just wondering about your main sheet system. I don't see a traveler. Could you please explain how it is rigged and how it works. Thank you
It's commonly called a German Main-sheet system and allows you to adjust the main from either side of the boat. There is often no traveller system but the multiple blocks divide the force of the sheet between two points.
De zeilen kosten een paar knikkers😮 maar wel mooi😅
That code zero sail is bonkers. How many square meters is that thing? 100 m2. Yikes
If the sail is made of dynema, then why even need battens? Especially in a furling main. Battens in a furling main can cause jamming as the sail wears. I don’t see the need for vertical battens on such a strong sail material. Maybe a little overkill, especially if you need to remove the sail in tough conditions at sea.
алюминиевая банка с тушнокой и страшной старушкой
a little boring main sail