look closely at the jib sheets in the drawing, not as they are in real life-the artist ran them behind the mast!
Chuckwayne DS13031
Chuckwayne DS13031
A Little Off The Top - Cabinless 17' DS
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Oh yeah, sorry my brother. Then 31Seahorse ....... there's no monetary prize, but... when you die.... you will receive TOTAL CONSCIOUSNOUS..... yep, you'll have that going for you. :2cool:
My jibsheets are rigged as shown for the PORT side jibsheet, I have had my DS II (and one of those rigging diagrams) since 1996 and was so familiar with the rigging that I failed to look closely at the diagram before answering. (I missed your question!)
Look below for a picture of how my boat's jibsheets are rigged, note that the lazy sheet leads around the forward side of the mast <GRIN!>
I was answering 31seahorse based on the CORRECT way the sheets should be rigged, not based on the error in the diagram. Now that you mention it, I had noticed the error on the rigging guide before..... but had forgotten about it. I answered based on the fact that I couldn't see why it would be difficult to tack with the jibsheets rigged as shown for the portside.........which DOES work fine.....and COMPLETELY missed the error in the Starboard side jibsheet.
OOPS!
By the way, the jibsheets do need to lead INSIDE the shrouds on these boats, in order to be able to sheet the jib in all the way. It does cause the shroud to sort-of get in the way of a straight lead for the sheet when running before the wind........ but I only notice that if using my whisker pole.
Look below for a picture of how my boat's jibsheets are rigged, note that the lazy sheet leads around the forward side of the mast <GRIN!>
I was answering 31seahorse based on the CORRECT way the sheets should be rigged, not based on the error in the diagram. Now that you mention it, I had noticed the error on the rigging guide before..... but had forgotten about it. I answered based on the fact that I couldn't see why it would be difficult to tack with the jibsheets rigged as shown for the portside.........which DOES work fine.....and COMPLETELY missed the error in the Starboard side jibsheet.
OOPS!
By the way, the jibsheets do need to lead INSIDE the shrouds on these boats, in order to be able to sheet the jib in all the way. It does cause the shroud to sort-of get in the way of a straight lead for the sheet when running before the wind........ but I only notice that if using my whisker pole.
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Ol Dave,
FYI - Neighbor in "the north" doesn't mean he lives next door, he's several blocks away and out of sight...
That being said, since he was so attached to the boat, out of curtesy, I got the go ahead from him to do as I please as long as I get it back in the water and enjoy it!!
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn glasswork. You could take a mold off a sister ship or scab one up yourself. I have also seen nice coachroofs molded from the tops of cars. I say go for it. A great challenge and an excellent opportunity to learn a new and very marketable skill. If it turns out well, the boost to self esteem (not implying it is lacking) will be tremendous.
There is a fine book called "Oneoff in Fiberglass" by Alan Vaitsis. He tell how to make all manner of boats and boat parts when you only want to make one. In this case I would make a structural foam cabin in the style and shape I wanted and cover it inside and outside with glass.
Edit to add:http://www.amazon.com/Boatbuilding-One-Off-Fiberglass-Allan-Vaitses/dp/0877421560
http://www.glen-l.com/methods/methdfg.html
Edit to add:http://www.amazon.com/Boatbuilding-One-Off-Fiberglass-Allan-Vaitses/dp/0877421560
http://www.glen-l.com/methods/methdfg.html
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