not sure, but is it because you don't want a "false full sail" that is
actually the result of apparent wind caused by motoring?
Scout

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Another question inspired by a Dutch sailor. I caught on
to what he was doing, because I was not occupied with
anything else at the time. No one else on board did.

Impress me with your genius! [15 points]

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?

Cuts down on the ship roll.



"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Another question inspired by a Dutch sailor. I caught on
to what he was doing, because I was not occupied with
anything else at the time. No one else on board did.

Impress me with your genius! [15 points]

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?

Bart Senior wrote:

Another question inspired by a Dutch sailor. I caught on
to what he was doing, because I was not occupied with
anything else at the time. No one else on board did.

Impress me with your genius! [15 points]

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?

Not sure, maybe to maximize VMG... in lulls, the motor keeps the boat
driving & pointing high, in gusts the apparent wind shifts aft & the
sail drives the boat more. It may also make it easier to balance the
helm with the sails.

Also, if you have your sails up you can claim ROW over motorboats, and
they aren't smart enough to see it's luffing

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Bob,

If youre IQ is 163, this should be easy for you?

Hint: The man was smart and lazy

Bart Senior wrote

Another question inspired by a Dutch sailor. I caught on
to what he was doing, because I was not occupied with
anything else at the time. No one else on board did.

Impress me with your genius! [15 points]

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?

Bob,

If youre IQ is 163, this should be easy for you?

Hint: The man was smart and lazy

Well, I had considered Doug's response, but rejected it because if the majority
of time is spent in the steady air and a little time in puffs, it would be more
efficient to trim for the steady air and just head up a bit in the puffs rather
than sail with a luffing sail just to deal with an occasional puff. Plus, if
one is motorsailing to begin with, the puffs are probably not big enough to
cause the boat to round up or throw the boat off course close hauled in the
first place. So, I don't know the answer.

I have not seen Dougs response. My server may not be posting
everything promptly.

It's not an easy one. This is why I made it a 15 point question.

If no one gets it by tomorrow, I'll reveal the answer and you
will all kick yourselves! Or maybe, I'll reduce the number of
points and give another hint.

Bobspirt wrote
Bob,

If youre IQ is 163, this should be easy for you?

Hint: The man was smart and lazy

Well, I had considered Doug's response, but rejected it because if the
majority
of time is spent in the steady air and a little time in puffs, it would be
more
efficient to trim for the steady air and just head up a bit in the puffs
rather
than sail with a luffing sail just to deal with an occasional puff. Plus,
if
one is motorsailing to begin with, the puffs are probably not big enough
to
cause the boat to round up or throw the boat off course close hauled in
the
first place. So, I don't know the answer.

To keep the sun out of his eyes.

Scotty

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Bob,

If youre IQ is 163, this should be easy for you?

Hint: The man was smart and lazy

Bart Senior wrote

Another question inspired by a Dutch sailor. I caught on
to what he was doing, because I was not occupied with
anything else at the time. No one else on board did.

Impress me with your genius! [15 points]

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?

Bart Senior wrote:

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?

Something to do with not having to ease the jib - wouldn't the wind shift
aft if the boat slowed down?


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com
www.wally.myby.co.uk

Also, if you have your sails up you can claim ROW over motorboats, and
they aren't smart enough to see it's luffing

No. When you are motorsailing, you are a motorboat. Having your sails
up is meaningless as far as your position in the pecking order if your
engine is running, even if it is in neutral.

BB

BB, come on, get your helmet on and get in the game. He knew that. He was
saying you could make powerboaters (who generally clear out for a sailboat no
matter what, if they are paying attention) THINK you were sailing.

Remember the fellow a lazy, smart, sailor!

Bobspirt wrote in message
...
Also, if you have your sails up you can claim ROW over motorboats, and
they aren't smart enough to see it's luffing

No. When you are motorsailing, you are a motorboat. Having your sails
up is meaningless as far as your position in the pecking order if your
engine is running, even if it is in neutral.

BB

BB, come on, get your helmet on and get in the game. He knew that. He
was
saying you could make powerboaters (who generally clear out for a sailboat
no
matter what, if they are paying attention) THINK you were sailing.