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Standing Lug Sail. Note the attachment points and set against and away from the mast. Perfect sail. Mon Nèg is fitted with a 100 square foot standing lug sail. In Red! Here we go. Wish there was an Ilur like in this photo to sail with in the Mermentau Rive basin.

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Did a web search for "small sailboat 14' ". found these images. What do you think is the perfect size adventure sailboat? I am partial to the 14' to 16' size. I had a 22' Sea Pearl, 12' SCAMP, 17' WindRider, and now a 14' Scaffie. This one at 14' 9" I think will remain my retirement boat. We will see ;-)

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Few more little things done Of course it all comes off for the interior paint job. #ScaffieMonNèg

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The Scaffie’s battery and solar controller are ready to install. Just lacking the hatch for where it will go. So for now it is burning in on the work bench.

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Got the port side cleaned out and have two DeWalt 20v fans drawing air through the compartment. Tomorrow I’ll put it in the sun and bake it dry before I spray in the first coat of sealer. Now to get the starboard side cleaned out.

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Removed the old foam and sheep’s wool that was stuffed in this broken plastic bag. Wet and molded.

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Doing a little soldering. Extending the amidship bilge pump power cable. Still try to decide where to put a 100 amp hour battery and maintain the weight and balance of the Scaffie.

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Cut out the seat for a deck storage hatch. Found flotation. Going to seal the compartment ends and use for watertight storage.