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Sigma 41
9 August 2004, 11:18 PM
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Roger
Joined 2 May 2004
76 posts
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Disagree - if you want to race seriosly maybe - but for cruising 2 up is fine - just plan ahead a bit.
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Sigma 41
12 August 2004, 7:10 AM
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ALPHAIV
Joined 11 Apr 2004
10 posts
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Hi allI am looking to make our Sigma easier to sail with two people . At present when you are on the wheel it is difficult the manage the main sheet . My question is has anyone set their Sigma up so the helm can manage the main sheet and how have they run the lines Thanks in advance Wayne & [Log in to view email]
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Sigma 41
16 August 2004, 5:58 AM
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Ted
Joined 19 Jul 2004
69 posts
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I second Roger's (CANDIDA) view. Diane & I just returned this afternoon from week's cruising on the California coast from San Francisco to Monterey and back. We had everything from motoring in no wind, to 20-mile beats in light winds, to a spinnaker run in 8 knots that became 15 knots, to running across San Francisco Bay in 25 knots of wind making eight knots over the ground. All with just the two of us. But it is a big, powerful boat. We try to remember that in cruising mode in the ocean, it's not how much sail you can carry, but how little you can get away with. A crew that works well together and knows the boat is better than a bunch of gorillas off the beach. A good autopilot and a reliable engine are two other necessities. For racing we sail with anywhere from 4 to 8 people, of whom half have to know what they are doing and one or two need to be big and strong.
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Sigma 41
6 September 2004, 3:32 PM
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DET
Joined 6 Sep 2004
31 posts
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Just found this thread. Have had S41 since 1996 but must sell for family reasons. Wonder did you buy ? Absolutely superb boat updated and refurbished annually. Not raced in my ownership and set up for cruising on my own and/or with my wife. If still looking I can email details.
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Sigma 41
9 September 2004, 8:12 PM
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Stevie_T
Joined 27 Jun 2004
4 posts
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Yes, still looking.
email me [Log in to view email]
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Sigma 41
19 September 2004, 11:33 AM
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Luuk de Boer
Joined 19 Sep 2004
3 posts
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we plan to buy a 41, please email details
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Sigma 41
20 September 2004, 8:37 AM
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DET
Joined 6 Sep 2004
31 posts
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Luuk - need an email [Log in to view email]
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Sigma 41
21 September 2004, 10:21 PM
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Luuk de Boer
Joined 19 Sep 2004
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my email, [Log in to view email]
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Sigma 41
22 September 2004, 9:25 PM
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John
Joined 22 Sep 2004
2 posts
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are you considering a sale? i'm on the lookout for one - to explore the Hebrides. family will go along including small kids. how well is she manageable singlehanded?
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Sigma 41
22 September 2004, 9:39 PM
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DET
Joined 6 Sep 2004
31 posts
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Yes. Set up for short handed sailing. Regularly make passages on my own.
David. [Log in to view email]
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Sigma 41
24 September 2004, 10:21 PM
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Kimballcorson
Joined 24 Sep 2004
3 posts
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I am interested in the Sigma 41 for a single handed South Pacific cruise. I also own a 48 foot Hans Christian under contract for sale (32,000 lbs. and 48 foot), which I can single hand and do often. What do you think about single handing the Sigma 41, with both autopilot and a wind vane? I get get around marinas and in tight spots well.Kimball Corson
Phoenix, Arizona
San DIego, California
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Sigma 41
25 September 2004, 8:21 PM
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DET
Joined 6 Sep 2004
31 posts
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They are a well found very strong boat and do not see any problems singlehanding with a vane and a pilot.
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Sigma 41
26 September 2004, 0:02 AM
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Kimballcorson
Joined 24 Sep 2004
3 posts
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That was my surmise. Anything should be easy after a full keel, large Hans Christian that hates to back at all.Kimball Corson
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Sigma 41
26 September 2004, 10:30 AM
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DET
Joined 6 Sep 2004
31 posts
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I have an 18 inch twin blade feathering Maxi-prop. Response going astern is quicker than ahead !!
David.
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Sigma 41
27 September 2004, 3:01 PM
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Kimballcorson
Joined 24 Sep 2004
3 posts
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I noticed you said you singled handed your Sigma 41 at least much of the time. My question is how? I am considering the purchase of a Sigma 41 for single handing and the problem I see to single handing is the primary winches are so far forward of the wheel and not even close to it. How do you manage if, say, your autopilot went out (as autopilots like to do)?Kimball Corson
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Sigma 41
27 September 2004, 9:07 PM
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John
Joined 22 Sep 2004
2 posts
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david, I think we are in the wrong virtual space here, not meant for buying & selling. anyhow i'd be interested in a proper 41, my mobile phone number being UK 0795-6819784. please ring with contact details.
thanks
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Sigma 41
16 October 2004, 3:52 PM
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Black Adder
Joined 16 Oct 2004
39 posts
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Am in the process of buying a Sigma 41 but have found extensive teak deck wear which requires to be replaced, am assuming deck underneath is not damaged. Has anyone replaced thier teak deck and can they offer guidance as to what was found, what needed to be changed and anyother hints and tips they discovered during the process.Also, great to see there is a place for Sigma 41 owners.
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Sigma 41
20 October 2004, 4:36 AM
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Ted
Joined 19 Jul 2004
69 posts
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I haven't replaced mine, but I have redone all the black goo in the seams. The teak is merely a shet of thin veneer over an ordinary non-skid deck. It appears to me that the actual deck is solid fiberglass without a core, but I am not sure. Ted Keech
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Sigma 41
20 October 2004, 6:50 PM
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Black Adder
Joined 16 Oct 2004
39 posts
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Ted,Thanks for this, if I remember correctly you need to treat the teak prior to using the sikaflex. Mine is actually springing just in front of the shrouds which suggests that the marine ply the teak is laid on (which is laid onto a GRP balsa sandwich) has blown. The estimate I have for the side deck is circa £6k to £10k. This is using 8mm teak. Shawn Plummer
Black Adder
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Sigma 41
20 October 2004, 7:52 PM
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Black Adder
Joined 16 Oct 2004
39 posts
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Hi Wayne and Sue,Need to replace the for'd hatch windiw, how did the polycarbonate work? Assume it had to be fairly thick to prevent flexing when people stood on it, what thickness did you use and what guidance could you offer? Many thanks. Shawn P
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