[quote=stevefisherkeller]Depends upon the boat, skill & experience , crew weight, water conditions, location: lake, intercoastal, open ocean, and condition of the boat & equipment.
I sailed in 40 MPH winds, on my Dart 20, with a crew of 2~520 pounds or so total for the 3 of us. We sailed in the intercoastal off the Dunedin Causeway to one of the spoil islands and back. It took 5 of us to lower the mast, 3 holding a line on the forestay & 2 on the boat lowering. We were under control sailing, still I broke 3 battons and batton pockets--it was to much. We were all glad to have the boat on the trailer.
I agree with the previous range: 5-10 beats working-the wife is happy, 10-15 is great, testosterone is appeased, 15-20 is exciting, wife is not happy, testosterone is satisfied, big smiles & I want crew, above 20 and I would rather crew on someone elses boat. The repairs are cheaper:)[/quote]
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