As I was developing my winter work list, I came across Paul Heiney’s blog about his recent sail to South America in a Victoria 38. I had just finished his book “Last Man Across the Atlantic,” so it was good to read about his recent voyaging:
To note for us Rival owners is his “winners and losers” list about gear. Based on his info, I’ve added the following to the winter work list:
– replace my CAV fuel filter with a Racor spin on (sounds much easier and safer in a seaway)
– add some LED lights to the cabin (we already really like our LED anchor light)
– investigate the Walden boom brake, which sound very nice when short handed
–tune up the Monitor wind vane and finally learn how to use the thing
–ponder a watermaker location if we ever get the chance to go long distance
Fun reading.