Jakob Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi, recently got a Privateer. It has two masts equipped with spankers that can be controlled separately. My question is - should I try and control the sails manually, or am I simply good to go with auto-skipper? Any tips for privateer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelSandwich Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 autoskipper. Square rigger, imo, is the point where you should start to sail with manual sails. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodgi Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Bashing "T" can help with some moves, other than that what Steelsammich said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 agreed with Jodgi try using T well turning into the wind with speed and also to steady your ship without going to battle sails when shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Okay, thanks for advices gentlemen. Basically what I thought, but wanted to be sure. I've already learned how to use manual sails on my Brig from ramjb's vids (not that I don't screw up every now and then ). Thought that with Privateer only depowering helps when turning against the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturin Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Besides pressing T, you can also use manual sails to slow down or sail backwards at some headings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 yes and you can use them in a way to turn faster but for time management i choose not to bother. The strength of a small fast ship is its speed and i wouldn't want to sacrifice that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Loe Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Pro sailors use manual sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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