I have been in touch with the original poster and will be working with him as there is concern with the rake, no pre bend and very little room to work within the shroud turn buckles as it may appear to be long. In addition the seizing of the studs within the turnbuckle bodies was done with copper wire but that will be changed out to stainless steel cotter pins. The first will be photos of the turnbuckle bodies to see how much room he has and will go from there. The boat is still under wraps with a tarp over the mast but highly suggested extra support under the mast instead of only in the middle where the mast step is. We discussed that as a concern should snow , ice or rain should acculmulate on that tarp.
I learned to speak in layman's terms over the years and to ignore all the fancy words thrown out there. Remember that most folks here are not as savy to the graphs or initials and so on and that is nothing wrong with that as upward to 95% are pleasure sailors. However, I applaude those who do contribute like Will, Jackdaw, Judy J and others. Sometimes I have disagreed with some and that includes Jackdaw a time or two but have relied on his tremendous contributions and the leaning of toward a layman's terms in a time or two. It is why I have come to respect him even though at times he and I disagree. Jackdaw thank you for putting with me.
In layman's terms with the B & R rig that is on both the 26 and 260, many who do not know the boat need to know that first there is no back stay plus the theory was to build a larger mainsail than a standard with the theory that is more of the driving force since there is no backstay with a smaller jib up to a 110. Then there is water ballast and a centerboard to control drift sideways. It takes time with any boat as well for a new owner to experience it and then to sail better. However the original design and I know was for a pleasure sailing sailboat with room that could be trailered, not for racing as I was very much involved with that process. Understanding that above in layman's terms, I found that the boat can point higher than most but again the closer to the wind, speed of the boat does slow down but never pull up the centerboard only if sailing downwind. Then of course less sail in heavy airs keeping that heel no greater than 12-14 degrees thru sail control. I know for some this is hard to fathom but that pretty much is what I use to teach first and then go from there. Yes this boat tends to point higher but again most folks in these boats are for pleasure sailing and some do intend to race.
I rely on those who do race the 26 and 260 for experience and comments here and in my older days try to monitor now as I am involved on the side a lot actually traveling many times out of state to help asking only for out of pocket expenses. I enjoy serving and meeting new folks.
To all of you who contribute, we all learn and am grateful for Jackdaw, Will, Kermit the ugly green frog (actually he has been here and we are good friends), and to all others who make this site great.
Crazy Dave
I learned to speak in layman's terms over the years and to ignore all the fancy words thrown out there. Remember that most folks here are not as savy to the graphs or initials and so on and that is nothing wrong with that as upward to 95% are pleasure sailors. However, I applaude those who do contribute like Will, Jackdaw, Judy J and others. Sometimes I have disagreed with some and that includes Jackdaw a time or two but have relied on his tremendous contributions and the leaning of toward a layman's terms in a time or two. It is why I have come to respect him even though at times he and I disagree. Jackdaw thank you for putting with me.
In layman's terms with the B & R rig that is on both the 26 and 260, many who do not know the boat need to know that first there is no back stay plus the theory was to build a larger mainsail than a standard with the theory that is more of the driving force since there is no backstay with a smaller jib up to a 110. Then there is water ballast and a centerboard to control drift sideways. It takes time with any boat as well for a new owner to experience it and then to sail better. However the original design and I know was for a pleasure sailing sailboat with room that could be trailered, not for racing as I was very much involved with that process. Understanding that above in layman's terms, I found that the boat can point higher than most but again the closer to the wind, speed of the boat does slow down but never pull up the centerboard only if sailing downwind. Then of course less sail in heavy airs keeping that heel no greater than 12-14 degrees thru sail control. I know for some this is hard to fathom but that pretty much is what I use to teach first and then go from there. Yes this boat tends to point higher but again most folks in these boats are for pleasure sailing and some do intend to race.
I rely on those who do race the 26 and 260 for experience and comments here and in my older days try to monitor now as I am involved on the side a lot actually traveling many times out of state to help asking only for out of pocket expenses. I enjoy serving and meeting new folks.
To all of you who contribute, we all learn and am grateful for Jackdaw, Will, Kermit the ugly green frog (actually he has been here and we are good friends), and to all others who make this site great.
Crazy Dave
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