[quote=Edchris177][quote]What happens to the main and jib sheets if I throw them in the washing machine?[/quote]
If you put them in a front load machine you are OK. A top load can be trouble, big trouble. They get wound around the agitator, sometimes to the point of breaking it.
Obviously remove all hardware from lines before washing. Soak them in a bucket of soapy water for a day before washing.
I bought an '84 N5.7 that had the lines left under a deck for several years. They were dirty & mildewed, especially the righting line. They came out looking nearly new after a soak & wash.
You will love that boat, great singlehander, also carries 4 adults. If I have wind I can clock 20mph,GPS,(short spurts of 21.x) either solo or 2 up, & that is with original sails. The fastest it ever did was 3 up, 2 on the wire, myself sitting on hull braced against the traveler casting. Having the furler on the jib is a Godsend when solo.
Make sure every rivet on the mast is sealed. You will probably need a righting bag for solo sailing. I can solo right, but only if the wind is 17 or better.
If you solo a lot, consider the really long hiking stik,(FX-4 I believe). The 8' stik won't let you stand near the front beam, you need to get the lee bow down into the water to point well.
If you go out in to much wind, just furl the jib. It will still tack, or back down very easily.<!-- editby --><em>Edited by Edchris177 on Oct 17, 2012 - 06:47 AM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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