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Originally Posted by ctl411
I do it all the time on my 37c . Use a wheel lock or autopilot to get the trim right. If its puffy just head up instead of trimming down. It is easier if the boat is balanced my cutter holds course pretty well so I can leave the wheel unlocked for several minutes to adjust whatever needs doing jib leads traveler ect.
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Ha! I read your post and thought "yeah that's exactly what I used to do on my H37 Cutter"....that was before I looked a the "Boat" line on your profile...DUH!
A well balanced, well behaved boat sure does make a big difference for
single handing. I've even gone forward to the
mast and adjusted
halyard tension on my old H37C with nothing more than light pressure on the wheel lock. Strolled forward too -- not rushed.
I also used to stand forward of wheel if I needed to jibe or maneuver under sail. From there you can reach everything. And have done this on other monos with cabin top sheeting.
For a study in contrasts, you should try
single handing a Hobie 33 in breezy conditions!