Privateer and manual sails

[Jakob]

Hi, 

 

recently got a Privateer. It has two masts equipped with spankers that can be controlled separately.

 

My question is - should I try and control the sails manually, or am I simply good to go with auto-skipper?

Any tips for privateer?

[SteelSandwich]

autoskipper.

 

Square rigger, imo, is the point where you should start to sail with manual sails.

[jodgi]

Bashing "T" can help with some moves, other than that what Steelsammich said.

[Young]

agreed with Jodgi try using T well turning into the wind with speed and also to steady your ship without going to battle sails when shooting.

[Jakob]

Okay, thanks for advices gentlemen. Basically what I thought, but wanted to be sure. 

 

I've already learned how to use manual sails on my Brig from ramjb's vids (not that I don't screw up every now and then  ). Thought that with Privateer only depowering helps when turning against the wind.

[maturin]

Besides pressing T, you can also use manual sails to slow down or sail backwards at some headings.

[Young]

yes and you can use them in a way to turn faster but for time management i choose not to bother. The strength of a small fast ship is its speed and i wouldn't want to sacrifice that.

[Ned Loe]

Pro sailors use manual sailing.