What's the reason for the black line on the jib?

http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg

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
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Gives some indication of sail shape? Seems redundant if
that's what it's for.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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What's the reason for the black line on the jib?

http://captneal.homestead.com/files/jib.jpg

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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