[quote=ADixon]Floyd,
IMHO Nacra 5.5SL is an excellent boat for soloing. I do this all the time. In fact I had a crew only once this season. It's too bad you are losing a desire to go out. See may be my experience can help you.
First, it is impossible for me to right it solo (I am 170lb), so I bought big righting bag from Murrays and never had this problem afterwards. Gives me confidence and desire to push the envelope. I recall swimming 8 times this season (not counting swimming from F18) and only twice used someones help to right the cat.
Second, I purchased roller furling kit and jib sock from Murrays and any weather become good for sailing. In light wind, big jib makes all the difference. If gets too heavy, I roll it up and go under main alone. The sock cuts at least 5 minutes off of rigging time. Had to rake the mast a little, got a little weather helm, but as a result got rid of lee helm when under both sails.
My main blocks are original, but I stepped down the sheet, believe using 3/8 instead of original 7/16. Thinner line makes it easier to go around the blocks and to sheet in. All the blocks have an adjustment for sheeting angle. Just play with that and find an optimal one for you. I often cleat main, because uncleating is so easy. Yes the sheet is tight, but the main is big. I am thinking about using some prebend next season.
The boat feels very strong and has excellent range of depowering. I never pitchpoled singlehanded, which would happen often on H16. Mylar sail doesn't get blown, like H16's dacron one after a good season of high wind sailing. I keep every thing in good working condition, because soloing her in 20+kts makes me smile the rest of the day!
Good luck,
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