I rigged up the boat yesterday when there was no wind. The jib halyard works fine. The boom vang (4:1) was easily rigged and the mainsail went up easily. I have a make-shift cunningham at the moment, but I'd like to see how others tighten the mainsail. I think this enough rigging for now. I'll sail it as is, but over the winter I might improve it some more.
The sails were from another boat - 7746 - but mine is actually 7786 - I need to replace the sail numbers!
This is a blog about an Albacore sailing dinghy I bought from an owner in Bath, Ontario. In fact, it is one of the surplus Department of National Defence boats. It needs a few modifications and some minor restoration work, so I'm documenting it for those interested in the Albacore sailboat.
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