Great info!!
Hi Knotalot,
I didn't read all 4 pages of posts but I did notice a lot of talk about reefing the main.
I don't have my 22 anymore, but I remember having the exact same thoughts, questions, fears and more the first summer or two with the boat.
Every hour made me more brave, to the point that before selling her I was routinely taking her out in 20+ winds on Lake Ontario in 3'-6' seas or more.
Never had any worries towards the end, but I can tell I NEVER would have done that in the first year or two.
I have enclosed a couple of pdf files I made for the new owner that show to rig the mainsail reefing and other things. They may or may not help.
Good luck though!
Great boat.
Chris
These are really good, thanks. Some newbie questions:
Boom vang pdf - D. why did you put a shackle on the clew of jib? What does that accomplish? Mine is just loop knotted. Should it be changed?
Furler pdf - I have a harken. We replaced the rope on it and restrung it. It works good now. I cannot locate a 'pin'? The rope to raise the jib is run portside back to cockpit. Is mine rigged wrong, it sounds like its set up different from yours?
Mainsail pdf - OMG, I mean OMG. The way you have that rigged, does it mean that you can raise and lower the sail without climbing on top of the cabin?????
A - you state "You will have to do some maneuvering to get rope through cleat.". tell me why so I understand better, please.
I so want to know what a back shackle and a mast block is. I would be a better sailor if I knew, I know it.
B - i noticed your hand rails only have 4 loops, mine have 5, but we are looking to replace them due to poor wood condition. So, if we went to the 4 loop, we'd have room for the rope cleats, yes? I am assuming the top of cockpit looks the same on both sides, correct?
C - I already do that right! Finally, something. My jib halyards run outside lifelines through shackles to winches and are knotted on each end.
Topping lift pdf - great set up. I have to investigate mine and see what to do. My topping lift is a cable. I notice you have your cable attached to a rope that runs up to a block, explain what the advantage is, please. (i know there is one, need to understand it!)
Cannot thank you enough for this great info.
In fact, I can't thank all of you enough for all your comments, advice and knowledge. We are safer , more effective sailors already because of it!!
Andrea