Refit & Shipyard – Preparation for long stages
We bought Joline as a well-equipped and well-maintained boat. Telina, as Joline was previously known, was sailed by a businessman in the Mediterranean with family and friends. Six to eight weeks a year of private use and good care have not aged Joline much. The equipment pretty much matched our wish list.
- Electric winches: suitable for one hand and “suitable for seniors”.
You can crank if you want, but you don't have to if you need to go fast. - Electric toilets: We don't like pump toilets
- Chartplotter, autopilot, radar, radio, Epirb, life raft:
Safety equipment absolutely necessary for long journeys - Teak in the exterior and on the steps, bonus artificial teak in the bathrooms:
Comfortable and easy to keep clean
🎯 Watermaker Schenker Zen 50
We sail with a classic setup plus extras for light winds. Our sails:
✅ Mainsail with lazy bag and 3 reefing rows
✅ Furling genoa with UV protection
✅ Spinnaker (asymmetric, 160m²) on recovery tube
???? Using spinnakers – our experiences with light wind sails
🔧 Rotary-blade propeller
A well-adjusted rig is crucial for safety and speed. Here's how we optimized our rig:
✅ Forestay tension checked & adjusted
✅ Shrouds and lower shrouds evenly trimmed
✅ Turnbuckles provided with corrosion protection
???? Rigging trim for cruising sailors – what really matters
⚓ Maneuvers, reefing & everyday practice
We often sail in pairs, so every maneuver has to be perfect. These adjustments have made everyday life on board easier for us:
✅ Reefing lines led into the cockpit
✅ Lazyjacks with elastic band
✅ Spinnaker pole for the genoa on downwind courses
???? Reefing on long voyages – our routine in strong winds
🧭 More articles on the topic
- Setting and lowering the spinnaker: Tips for 2 people
- Replacing the headsail – experience report with Rolly Tasker