Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

Which means one other yokrl said it, BS thought it sounded cook, so he
adopted it...

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
So, what does "snap off a tack" mean? In what way is it different from
"a
tack"?


Snap off a tack as in "as fast as possible" so as not to lose boat
speed. Not just a racing term. It's certainly used here and when I was
sailing in FL last month.

RB
35s5
NY

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

The Boob looks like a ****** on every thread.

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

Only a few important points you forgot to mention.
1) Mid-boom sheeting requires larger main sheet gear as you have less
leverage compared to end-boom sheeting.
2) The forces on the main sheet are generally higher and the boom is
far more susceptible to breakage, as the outer end of the boom is
essentially unsupported and the mid-sheet mounting weakens the boom
where it is attached.
3) Prevents the use of boom roller furling gear for the mainsail.

On 2005-12-08 07:23:02 -0500, "Capt. Rob" said:

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For the cruiser racer, the mid-boom sheeting is the clear winner. It
clears the cockpit and is far more friendly to guests and young
children

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

Only a few important points you forgot to mention.
1) Mid-boom sheeting requires larger main sheet gear as you have less

leverage compared to end-boom sheeting.

Yeah, so? You add more main sheet gear.

2) The forces on the main sheet are generally higher and the boom is
far more susceptible to breakage, as the outer end of the boom is
essentially unsupported and the mid-sheet mounting weakens the boom
where it is attached.

I can't find a single instance of a boom breaking (outside of really
old boats like Neal's) from this arrangement. Like a deck stepped mast,
cable based steering system or RF sails, it can all work well when
designed properly.

3) Prevents the use of boom roller furling gear for the mainsail.

I've seen mid boom sheeting on in boom reefing mains. That said, after
sailing three boats over the last two seasons with in boom and in mast
reefing, I wouldn't want it.


RB
35s5...the greatest boat here!
NY

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

"Swab Rob" wrote

That said, after
sailing three miles over the last two seasons....


RB
Tribecky...built for lesbians, bi lesbians
NY

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

My thoughts exactly!

OzOne wrote
"Swabbie Robbie"
scribbled thusly:

Mid-Boom Sheeting 1/05/2003

While many racers prefer the load advantages from end-boom sheeting
relative to the mainsheet, end boom sheeting offers no real performance
advantages. Some racers advocate mid-boom sheeting on more modern
designs because vang adjustment, while still required, is less
critical. A boat snapping off a tack may find a proper set sooner than
a boat with end boom sheeting that also requires more dramatic vang
implementation. This may sound trivial, but serious races are all about
the 1/2 second advantages afforded by better designed gear. On the
other hand, a greater number of blocks may also slow sheeting times.
Thus far, the vast majority of hardcore race boats are fitted with
end-boom sheeting.
For the cruiser racer, the mid-boom sheeting is the clear winner. It
clears the cockpit and is far more friendly to guests and young
children.

RB

Oh dear.....!

Oz1...of the 3 twins.

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

I would definately want a boom brake with
end boom sheeting--in fact I'd want one anyway.

"Capt.Mooron" wrote

"DSK" wrote in message

Oh yes, it *is* a safety feature if you assume that the sailor in
question will always be too clumsy to keep clear of the mainsheet and too
stupid to learn to handle it properly.

I'll refer you to the "Boom Gallows".....

CM

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

Jeff, What is the length of your traveller?

"Jeff" wrote

Or a hardtop or pilothouse.

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

That is why the liberals don't need a platform, logic,
or common sense, and have to resort to sniping..

"Dave" wrote

One major problem with your analysis, Vito. The folks in that hump on the
low side of the IQ curve vote overwhelmingly Democrat.

Mid-Boom Sheeting
 

dog wrote:
Only a few important points you forgot to mention.
1) Mid-boom sheeting requires larger main sheet gear as you have less
leverage compared to end-boom sheeting.
2) The forces on the main sheet are generally higher and the boom is
far more susceptible to breakage, as the outer end of the boom is
essentially unsupported and the mid-sheet mounting weakens the boom
where it is attached.
Not normally a problem as the points where the sheeting system connects
to the boom are normally spread out ( on my boat over 2 feet)
3) Prevents the use of boom roller furling gear for the mainsail.

Lots of boat with mid boom sheeting have inside boom furling as for the
old roller reefing, who has that anymore?
On 2005-12-08 07:23:02 -0500, "Capt. Rob" said:

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For the cruiser racer, the mid-boom sheeting is the clear winner. It
clears the cockpit and is far more friendly to guests and young
children

It seems to me that whatever system you have, provided it is properly
designed should be fine. I prefer to have mid boom because it keeps the
sheet up high at the forward end of the cockpit and out of the way of
the way. On a big boat it makes dodgers and biminis etc less
complicated. In a small boat it makes ducking the boom less traumatic.