Not sure what you are talking about, but this a just 11,000 lbs boat. My last boat, which I owned for 30 years and voyaged some 150,000 miles, displaced 50,000 lbs without injury. I also caution against doing this with larger boats in the linked article. I assure I know how to handle line loads and have written extensively on just that: www.morganscloud.com/category/docking-tying-up/online-book-docking/

Nope, on a boat with no bow thruster and that does not steer well in reverse the technique when the stern drifts is to correct with burst in forward. More on how this works: www.morganscloud.com/2021/11/23/going-alongside-docking-in-current-backing-in/

@@Morganscloudafter reversing into the slot you put her in forward (1:11) then into reverse again at 1:21 then forward again at 1:27 then reverse again at 1:31, forward again at 1:44, then reverse again at 1:58. Doesn't seem to work that well!!

@@user-jp2le3qj5k That's the whole point of how you back in with a boat that does not steer in reverse. You need to read the associated article to understand this: www.morganscloud.com/2018/01/19/coming-alongside-docking-backing-in-part-1/

Hi Mordalo, Good question. That's one of the big problems with in boom reefing. This video is only a small part of the work we have done on sail handling options. Most of said work is in our online book here: www.morganscloud.com/category/rigging-sails/book-sail-handling-rigging/

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. And congratulations on the new boat.

Thanks, Rob, much appreciated.

@@Morganscloud A bit staggered at lack of response, but might take awhile to create a presence. Nearing the launch of the cat in Thailand, the build seems to go on forever.....

@@robthompson7174 Lack of response? Not sure what you are referring to?

Just that there is not more comments to your YT video.

Hi Nick. Good Question, but the answer is complex and mostly no. We have dug deep into all this over at our site in a three chapter series covering all the options (requires membership at $36/year to read) and starts here: www.morganscloud.com/2022/10/09/in-mast-in-boom-or-slab-reefing-convenience-and-reliability/

@@Morganscloud Hi John, I am a member, and I have read most of the comments on your site. I see how Paradigm may have pulled this off. I also read how Rob Gill claims to have had success reffing downwind. Rob gives credit to John, I assume Kretschmer, for sharing a downwind technique. I haven't seen Kretschmer's remarks. I'm interested in how downwind reefing might work on the Outbound 46, given that so many of these hulls have the Liesure Furl system.

Hi Nick, Let's chat about this in the comments to the relevant chapters at AAC then. You will find stuff about what John K told me about that there, short version: yes you can do it but it's ugly, and slab is way better and safer.@@dropthatfone

@@Morganscloud Sounds good. Thanks.

I would agree. Video is not our primary focus and this was only part of a deep dive into mainsail options starting here: www.morganscloud.com/2022/10/09/in-mast-in-boom-or-slab-reefing-convenience-and-reliability/ And inspired by this tragedy: www.morganscloud.com/2022/08/22/lessons-from-a-tragedy-at-sea/ The full series requires membership (US$36.00) to read, but you can read our take on the tragedy at the above link for free.

We don't know yet but you can follow along at www.morganscloud.com/a40 Wild guess: the build company will be taking deposits in six months or so.

@@Morganscloud I have been following with keen interest for many years. I am a long time fan and subscriber of your website. My first love is the Boreal 44. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I may be retiring much sooner than expected and the Adventure 40 seems like an excellent alternative for my family of three. Very excited to hear that this boat is rapidly becoming a reality!

Just a quick check in. Seems like things are moving at a very slow pace. Just bought another boat, but still holding out for this someday.

Hi Bob, I'm sure the Coast Guard have thought that out, but for sailboats in deep ocean sea anchors have proved over the years to be a very poor choice and the JSD far better and safer. If you are interested we have a full online book on this although it does require membership ($36/year) to read (along with 11 other books: www.morganscloud.com/category/storm-tactics/online-book-heavy-weather/

No, we tested that full details here, but it does require membership at $36/year: www.morganscloud.com/2016/11/11/banishing-sidedeck-jacklines-forever/ Full online book here: www.morganscloud.com/category/safety/book-person-overboard/

Hi Dan, Most people comment on the article itself. www.morganscloud.com/2016/07/12/hoisting-the-mainsail-made-easy-simplicity-in-action/ That said, That does require membership: www.morganscloud.com

It latches securely into the winch, like a locking winch handle.

Hi Jim, Probably a result of the very wide lens on the video camera. Even if the lifelines broke only my legs would be over the side. All of that is in our online book with measurements and photos: www.morganscloud.com/series/staying-aboard/ That does require membership: www.morganscloud.com

Already happening...look at the rapier 550

Trevor Byron no not the king , but one of the better known. Many people have done more adventurous trips, and more extensive boat repairs. Just not as sexy!

Yes, sorry about that. KZfaq removed the links to the chapters in our online book that explain the set up. www.morganscloud.com/2014/03/13/rigging-a-proper-preventer-part-2/

Power mode only affects transmission, not receive, so no difference for our purposes. We always use 1W mode when communicating over short distances to avoid unnecessary congestion of the channel.

It's better to get the habit of always checking power before emitting. On the ICOM remote, the HI/LO button is very easily knocked by accident and I often find the VHF in the wrong setting.

@@yk10yk Just replying to the grandparent comment that said the VHF seen in the video should not be set to 25 W. VHFs are often set that way by accident.

Who is the Tony they reference?

@@MHow1900 Tony is a sailor that circumnavigated. He promotes the JSD as does John Harris. We're not sure if Tony is paid like John or not.

No, we don't have a bow thruster. All done with prop walk and prop wash. All explained in this online book: www.morganscloud.com/series/docking-made-easy/ (Requires membership at $2 / month.)

:P :)

Hi Andrey. It illustrates a post we will be publishing on Saturday : www.morganscloud.com/members/ But even if that were not so, I think it's fun to be reminded of the joys of sailing offshore on a good boat, particularly as a break from focusing on gear and tech.

We have a whole online book that goes with this video, including measurements and geometry. Short version: Except at the very bow, with this system only my legs would be outside the lifelines, and then only if they broke. More here: www.morganscloud.com/series/staying-aboard/

@@Morganscloud Your legs or the lifelines?