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Anybody know why . . .
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Anybody know why . . .
It's like training wheels for idiots that can't understand how to read a
sail.... great idea for someone sailing with a "Chinese junk".... CM "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... | What's the reason for the black line on the jib? | | http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg | | |
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Gives some indication of sail shape? Seems redundant if
that's what it's for. "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg |
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Anybody know why . . .
"Simple Simon" wrote in message ... What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg Its so you can see the chord shape of the sail... Try slacking or tensioning the haliyard and observe the way the curve of that line changes... Moving the sheet lead will change the twist and set of the sail and try to lose the slight hook in the leech.....its not good......slack the leech line off some . . If you would only stop waffling on about how great you are and take a little time to learn..you might get the best from your new sails .. they look like they COULD be a surprisingly good cut... (for the price)... cartainly adequate... Enjoy! |
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Anybody know why . . .
There's no need. he's not racing and would prefer not to have to keep
adjusting it as the wind picks up. Cheers MC James wrote: Moving the sheet lead will change the twist and set of the sail and try to lose the slight hook in the leech.....its not good......slack the leech line off some . . If you would only stop waffling on about how great you are and take a little time to learn..you might get the best from your new sails |
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Anybody know why . . .
You may need to pay attention to forestay tension because the draft is
way back for an unstretched new sail. Either that or it's cut badly.. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg |
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Anybody know why . . .
Forestay is very tight. I did not uphaul the sail very much because the wind was so light that a slack luff was necessary. I tried uphauling it more on a reach but the luff got sort of a kink in it instead of a nice smooth curve. When I slacked off on the halyard tension the sail shape smoothed out. S.Simon - knows how to shape the sails on his own boat better than some wannabe looking at pictures. "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... You may need to pay attention to forestay tension because the draft is way back for an unstretched new sail. Either that or it's cut badly.. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg |
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Anybody know why . . .
Yes, a kink indicates too much tension. but what are you going to do
about the draft? http://community.webshots.com/album/56512277PHOvoD Shows what a new main should look like in light airs. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: Forestay is very tight. I did not uphaul the sail very much because the wind was so light that a slack luff was necessary. I tried uphauling it more on a reach but the luff got sort of a kink in it instead of a nice smooth curve. When I slacked off on the halyard tension the sail shape smoothed out. S.Simon - knows how to shape the sails on his own boat better than some wannabe looking at pictures. "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... You may need to pay attention to forestay tension because the draft is way back for an unstretched new sail. Either that or it's cut badly.. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg |
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Way too much belly! It's better to flatten it more for light air.
The better racers know this. How come you don't? S.Simon "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... Yes, a kink indicates too much tension. but what are you going to do about the draft? http://community.webshots.com/album/56512277PHOvoD Shows what a new main should look like in light airs. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: Forestay is very tight. I did not uphaul the sail very much because the wind was so light that a slack luff was necessary. I tried uphauling it more on a reach but the luff got sort of a kink in it instead of a nice smooth curve. When I slacked off on the halyard tension the sail shape smoothed out. S.Simon - knows how to shape the sails on his own boat better than some wannabe looking at pictures. "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... You may need to pay attention to forestay tension because the draft is way back for an unstretched new sail. Either that or it's cut badly.. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg |
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Belly? That's draft silly and what's more it's in the right place!
Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: Way too much belly! It's better to flatten it more for light air. The better racers know this. How come you don't? S.Simon "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... Yes, a kink indicates too much tension. but what are you going to do about the draft? http://community.webshots.com/album/56512277PHOvoD Shows what a new main should look like in light airs. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: Forestay is very tight. I did not uphaul the sail very much because the wind was so light that a slack luff was necessary. I tried uphauling it more on a reach but the luff got sort of a kink in it instead of a nice smooth curve. When I slacked off on the halyard tension the sail shape smoothed out. S.Simon - knows how to shape the sails on his own boat better than some wannabe looking at pictures. "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... You may need to pay attention to forestay tension because the draft is way back for an unstretched new sail. Either that or it's cut badly.. Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: What's the reason for the black line on the jib? http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg |
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