All,

First sail today in light winds < 5 mph. I sailed in a circular ( more like loops) course on the sailing schools circuit, it did tack but slowly. I’ll need more time to determine tiller balance and sailing angles although 60 degrees certainly seems doable.Attached are a few photos. The sail bundle slides aft with enough slack in the parrels so I do not need to remove the sail bundle, only the lazy jacks and it appears I may have them too tight. The tabernacle is clear enough to raise and lower the mast with the sail bundle laying on the cabin roof and cockpit floor.  I need to adjust the lower panel. I will first ease the rear lazy jacks and then the sheetlets if needed. JohnB gave a good suggestion about shielding the pivot bolts on the tabernacle so I may be able to lower the sail a bit on the mast. More testing to come. Comments are welcome!

Well, so far, so good.

That looks like a neat little camper cruiser. Very homely.

I looked at your earlier post and thought the sewing machine work looked very neat and tidy. And your split timber battens, not seen that type very often. I did mine the same way. A simple solution and they do the job just fine. 

I haven't had experience with long mast parrels so I shouldn't comment, but wondering if they are a bit loose or perhaps not yet finally adjusted. Someone else will be able to comment.

Well done. This is my favourite sort of boat, these days.

I'm looking forward to a youtube overnight cruise video.

[And I love the name - Beau Peep ]

All, Here are a few photos of today’s rigging session. Is there a way to load a video?
Constructive comments are welcome.

Curtis

I was able to raise my flat junk rig sail today for the first time to check for fit. Now for the rigging. Thanks to Sheymaya, Rick Casey , and Glen Maxwell for getting me this far. I will update the group as I progress!