Canvas
The color of choice for Rosie is Black, a timeless classic. Starting from the rear we have a bimini with a sail trim window, this is actually off white to reflect the sun but with a black strip to tie in with the rest of the boat. We have three screens that zip into the bimini and each other and snap onto the cockpit combing to fully enclose the cockpit, these are also off white. The bimini attaches to the dodger with a zipper making removal of the bimini for sunbathing or star gazing a 2 second job. The dodger is black with big clear windows providing unobstructed 360 degree views from behind the steering wheel. It has a large 'smiley face' zippered opening to allow good airflow, this also has a fly screen option. The dodger has large stainless hand holds on the side plus a frame of solar panels on its top that adds permanence and rigidity. Both the dodger and bimini were custom made brand new in 2001.
The mainsail has a black sunbrella cover which snaps below the boom and zips in front of the mast. Both of the roller furling head sails have strips of protective black sunbrella sewn onto the sail, both new in 2002. Although the head sail sunbrella is in good condition some of the stitching will need to be run over again by a sailmaker. One of the few negatives of having a cutter rig is the chafe the head sail performs on the staysail sunbrella stitching when tacking.
Miscellaneous canvas items include:
The mainsail has a black sunbrella cover which snaps below the boom and zips in front of the mast. Both of the roller furling head sails have strips of protective black sunbrella sewn onto the sail, both new in 2002. Although the head sail sunbrella is in good condition some of the stitching will need to be run over again by a sailmaker. One of the few negatives of having a cutter rig is the chafe the head sail performs on the staysail sunbrella stitching when tacking.
Miscellaneous canvas items include:
- A full inflated dinghy cover (black)
- Jerry jugs (black)
- Life raft cover (black)
- Sun awning for forward of the mast (white)
- Sun awning for aft of the mast with built in rain catchment system (white)
- Spare black and white and fly screen material for repairs/new items.
Have you read Sailing to Jessica?
"Most books are enjoyable to read but only a few leave you inspired and wanting to read more. Whether you are a sailor or not you go through the roller coaster of emotions Kelly and Paul experienced along their amazing life-changing journey. I thoroughly enjoyed every word of this book and respect the passion and courage that these 2 people took to give up their conventional lives and pursue their dream of sailing around the world." - Media Eldridge
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