Lovely to see a wooden Solo sailed so well - gives me hope that I can eventually drag 4110 closer to the front, although my own skill will of course be the determining factor 🙄 It would be nice to read more tuning tips aimed at older boats... Loz

Question... as someone who isn't yet convinced by either sheeting method when fast reaching (yes I need more practice!), how do folk prevent the sheet slipping into the cleat when sitting further aft on a planing reach? From that position it can be difficult to release in an emergency - which is why I have tried sheeting off the boom instead, meaning I feel like I need an extra hand when it comes to switching back as I harden up again. Maybe my swivel/cleat fitting isn't right? I've spent most of my life sailing a transom-sheeted Enterprise, which is much easier 😁

Lexan is a really good flexible material for transom flaps, mine are secured with a length of keel band (very short screws!). As Ian said, a length of elastic to a hook is the easiest way to close them. The quickest way to empty after filling up is a beam reach with the flaps open (assuming there's enough wind - if not, how on earth did you capsize?) 😛

Double floor, judging by how the bailers are

Is any wooden Solo a vintage boat? I have 4110 "Overnight Sensation", 1997 Boon