Sail question
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No. It should not touch the backstay. I think some folks on here have the backstay confused with the topping lift. Not the same thing. The sail should not hit the backstay. It may not be a huge problem but it will cause wear on the sail. The sail maker should have asked you if you wanted a roach and how much.
Looks like you either need to have the sail maker cut it down some for you, or trade your boat for a B&R rigged Hunter without a backstay (And keep your new sail).
Bummer.
Greg
Bummer.
Greg
thanks all for the comments this photo was taken after I just raised the sail. ibwas dead into the wind which was extremely light that is why the battens are on different sides of the back stay or caught as stated in sailing it more when I tack the sail easily clears the back stay and doesn't get hung up. the sail is much faster than the last. I think I will keep the idea of adding chafe protection to the area. Topping lift isn't an issue and is slack when sail is hoisted and have also re rigged the second reef point as can be seen in the photo the line was tucked under itself.
@Dil , where do you sail on Barnegat Bay? I'll be on the lookout for a Hunter with sail #20. We are down at the south end below Oyster Creek. @Ward H and I typically sail up past Forked River & back so we can mostly be found between Forked River & Waretown. I agree with those that comment that it shouldn't be a concern. Sail for awhile and see if the interaction between sail and backstay is truly a nuisance. I also didn't put a lot of thought into it, but comparatively, our genoas take a whole lot more abuse at the leech than our mainsails typically do. The affect just may be inconsequential, and it certainly can be repaired in the off season if there is any.
Scott mostly sail the north end of the bay my marina is on the metedeconk we are actually going down to forked River tomorrow with another Sail boat from my marina 8/7. I also like to sail a loop on weekends anchor up across from old Barney on that west beach where they dredged last year. then back on the outside to Manasquan inlet some times we go down to beach haven, Atlantic city but on the outside also planning a trip to coney Island this summer. big blue 20 boat name is, Tide the Knot
OMG, do no loosen the backstay to clear the sail!?!
Your leach looks really good. As you mentioned, it doesn't contact when sailing upwind. At first I thought you had the sail way over trimmed but you mentioned the picture was very light wind, over sheeted down wind. Many, many boats these days have a large roach (the portion of sail aft of the line between clew and head) which overlaps the backstay. I sail on a C&C115 with a large roach and they actually built tweeker strings into the sail to help it clear the backstay in light air when tacking. I wouldn't worry too much about chafe protection but if it is a concern to you then look at it at the end of the season and evaluate if you have a problem.
Your leach looks really good. As you mentioned, it doesn't contact when sailing upwind. At first I thought you had the sail way over trimmed but you mentioned the picture was very light wind, over sheeted down wind. Many, many boats these days have a large roach (the portion of sail aft of the line between clew and head) which overlaps the backstay. I sail on a C&C115 with a large roach and they actually built tweeker strings into the sail to help it clear the backstay in light air when tacking. I wouldn't worry too much about chafe protection but if it is a concern to you then look at it at the end of the season and evaluate if you have a problem.