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And, he might want to consider a smaller jib. Might give better balance.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Wally" wrote in message ... tom wrote: The knockdown was a first and a surprise for the both of us as neither of us are anything but a "weekend sailor." We were sailing as we usually sailed, with the jib sheet held by a cam* cleat. There is no way in my estimation that one could physically hold the sheet as there is considerable pull being exerted. Obviously, if it was known or suspected that we were heading for a knockdown the jib sheet would have been loosened, but such was not the case. And once we were knocked down there was too much pressure on the mechanism to quickly release the sheet. The boat does have winches but we have never used them to restrain a jib sheet. Sounds like you should be putting the jibsheet on a winch, then. With 2 or 3 turns around the winch, there'll be enough friction to be able to keep the sheet tight without cleating it, and still be able to ease it instantly should a knockdown loom. If you get a gust and the crew has to ease the jib, he just has to step over once the boat comes back up and turn the winch to sheet in, rope already around the winch, minimal effort. -- Wally www.artbywally.com www.wally.myby.co.uk |
wrote in message ... On 29 Oct 2004 17:57:12 -0700, (Jonathan Ganz) wrote: In article , gonefishiing wrote: yes it around the winch chafe happens when lines move back and forth not enough from an even sliding that anything discernible should be discussed Well, seems to me that if there's any significan easing of the sheet, there would be significant friction on the line... on a relatively rough surface also. I try not to treat my lines to that. You must sail in pretty light wind conditions most of the time. He's mostly a "hot air" sailor, like Tougboat. Jealous of you? Bwahwhahahahaaaa! You've got to be kidding "binary bill". BTW, have you ever posted a binary in the last year and a half that I've been here? Or ever for that matter? You've got to be a Bobspirt clone, nothing more or nothing less. Post your binaries or STFU! LP |
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Ozzy wrote Been rowing since I was a kid, and still haven't gotten any where. Only one 'oar in the water? Seahag |
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... "Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scott Vernon" wrote: "Seahag" wrote ... Look up! For the helicopter? It can be a very welcome sight ya know:^) I wouldn't know. Yet. |
More likely up a creek without a paddle....
"Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... Ozzy wrote Been rowing since I was a kid, and still haven't gotten any where. Only one 'oar in the water? Seahag |
"Seahag" wrote
Look up! For the helicopter? It can be a very welcome sight ya know:^) I wouldn't know. Yet. You mean there's still hope? |
Ozone wrote scull...empty sweep 1 oar. |
"Scott Vernon" wrote: "Seahag" wrote Look up! For the helicopter? It can be a very welcome sight ya know:^) I wouldn't know. Yet. You mean there's still hope? It's probably too late for you! |
"Wally" wrote in message ...
tom wrote: The knockdown was a first and a surprise for the both of us as neither of us are anything but a "weekend sailor." We were sailing as we usually sailed, with the jib sheet held by a cam* cleat. There is no way in my estimation that one could physically hold the sheet as there is considerable pull being exerted. Obviously, if it was known or suspected that we were heading for a knockdown the jib sheet would have been loosened, but such was not the case. And once we were knocked down there was too much pressure on the mechanism to quickly release the sheet. The boat does have winches but we have never used them to restrain a jib sheet. Sounds like you should be putting the jibsheet on a winch, then. With 2 or 3 turns around the winch, there'll be enough friction to be able to keep the sheet tight without cleating it, and still be able to ease it instantly should a knockdown loom. If you get a gust and the crew has to ease the jib, he just has to step over once the boat comes back up and turn the winch to sheet in, rope already around the winch, minimal effort. I don't mean to flog a dead horse, so I'll close this with a thank you, but I was looking for action/s which would either prevent a knockdown at the time circumstances are causing such; or if knocked down: action/s which can limit the severity of the knockdown. Obviously, there are a number of things we could have done to prevent a knockdown, such as reefing the main more and furling the jib before we went out on the water; however, that's hindsight. Prior to the knockdown we both were of the opinion that releasing/easing the main and jib sheets was sufficient action to largely control heeling. We are probably right in our assumption; however, such is qualified by the fact that it seems almost impossible to uncleat the jib sheet from the high side when a knockdown occurs, and it still isn't easy when one grasps the sheet mere inches from the cleating mechanism. Once again, thanks to all who offered an opinion. Back to intermittent lurk status |
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