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The electric-powered sailboat *Uma* relies on a comprehensive sail inventory to maintain performance without a diesel engine.0:35 The current mainsail features three reefing points, allowing for balance in winds exceeding 35 knots.4:18 The crew manages all reefing and halyard adjustments at the mast, utilizing a dedicated reefing winch and internal halyard routing to eliminate slapping noise.5:35 A custom 12:1 cascading block boom vang, constructed with Dyneema, provides sufficient tension to maintain sail shape during downwind runs.8:45 For light-wind conditions, the boat utilizes a Code Zero on a roller furler for reaching and a symmetrical spinnaker for downwind sailing.11:22 A storm jib remains stored as an emergency backup.25:43 To protect the mainsail from UV degradation, the crew uses a stack pack system.4:25 The cockpit layout features a forward-positioned helm with main and jib sheet controls within reach, facilitating single-handed operation.10:03 Proper sail selection and reefing management are essential for maintaining control and safety on an electric vessel.

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