While only 3 feet longer and simpler than my Catalina 27, the Nonsuch haves quite differently!
First off, in the Catalina I would raise the mainsail before raising the anchor. With the mainsheet mostly loose and producing little thrust I could then pull up the anchor and sail away. With the sail mostly aft of the fin keel any effect from the wind on the sail actually helped keep the boat pointed into the wind. In the Nonsuch as the sail starts up the forward positioned mast it has the opposite effect and drags the boat away from alignment with the wind. In short order this got way out of hand and I had to drop the sail. Then with the diesel running I pulled the anshor and motored into the wind while raising the sail.
Also, I learned it is going to take much more practice backing this boat into my narrow slip if there is any wind. It was blowing between 10-15 knots into my slip at an angle. In order to counter the winds' effects I really needed to keep moving. I did make it in on the 3rd attempt and some practicing in the open water after my first attempt went sideways. Pretty good bump into the piling, but no damage. These pilings are spaced less than a foot more than the width of my boat. Way too tight for me as my accuracy right now backing is +/- 10 feet! haha
Sailed across the channel for a low pass of Old Point Comfort where my boat will be moving in 2 weeks.
Saw another Nonsuch but couldn't get close.
