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I am looking to add a jib track system to my 1981 H30, as the sheet block on the toe rail does not allow the boat to sail high enough on a reach. Has anyone been successful in placing the jib track in an area of the boat that permits the ability to walk around the boat, and get the windward edge?
The snatch block is too far out
I have a snatch block that I use on the toe rail, this only allows the sail to be pulled in to the beam, I would like the jib to get closer to the shrouds allowing me to point about 6 degrees higher
I have a snatch block that I use on the toe rail, this only allows the sail to be pulled in to the beam, I would like the jib to get closer to the shrouds allowing me to point about 6 degrees higher
HIGH ENOUGH???
seems to me that if you are sailing a reach than HIGH ENOUGH shouldn't be an issue. the snatch block should allow any adjustment you need for placement. If you are trying to point higher while BEATING TO WEATHER than an inboard track is another story and the solution you are looking for....
seems to me that if you are sailing a reach than HIGH ENOUGH shouldn't be an issue. the snatch block should allow any adjustment you need for placement. If you are trying to point higher while BEATING TO WEATHER than an inboard track is another story and the solution you are looking for....
Test first?
Have you tested the idea Jeff? It seems that you could rig something temporarily to see if you really want a track on the deck. Are you wanting a deck sweeper jib inside the rail? Or the ability to snug the jib against the outside of the rail? I envision some 2" angle iron designed to bolt to the toerail. Maybe a rectangle, 24" x 12". It would need a piece(padded) that went over the rail and down the side to resist the upward pull. It would have some padding on the bottom and would extend toward the cabin trunk about 12". On the inside "rail" is a hole where you could attach your current snatch block. You could move it fore and aft on the rail to test the ability to actually get that six degrees.
Have you tested the idea Jeff? It seems that you could rig something temporarily to see if you really want a track on the deck. Are you wanting a deck sweeper jib inside the rail? Or the ability to snug the jib against the outside of the rail? I envision some 2" angle iron designed to bolt to the toerail. Maybe a rectangle, 24" x 12". It would need a piece(padded) that went over the rail and down the side to resist the upward pull. It would have some padding on the bottom and would extend toward the cabin trunk about 12". On the inside "rail" is a hole where you could attach your current snatch block. You could move it fore and aft on the rail to test the ability to actually get that six degrees.
I've tested
My '78 H30 has the same problem that Jeff describes. Using a snatch block on the toe rail, I can't point as high as I'd like to. Part of the problem is that the foot of my jib is above the lifelines, so the sheeting angle to a toerail-mounted block doesn't allow me to bring the clew all the way in to the rail while maintaining proper sail shape. When I grab the clew of the jib and haul it inboard by hand, I'm able to point several degrees higher. I haven't installed the inboard jib tracks yet, but I forsee that project in my near future.
My '78 H30 has the same problem that Jeff describes. Using a snatch block on the toe rail, I can't point as high as I'd like to. Part of the problem is that the foot of my jib is above the lifelines, so the sheeting angle to a toerail-mounted block doesn't allow me to bring the clew all the way in to the rail while maintaining proper sail shape. When I grab the clew of the jib and haul it inboard by hand, I'm able to point several degrees higher. I haven't installed the inboard jib tracks yet, but I forsee that project in my near future.
Barberhauler
Test with a barberhauler... http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archiverview.tpl?rid=2001207095558.44&forumabr=guest&fno=7&&model=none&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=barberhauler&pr=p,r&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=2&max=100&db=2001&cart=111336909418487 and someone did this on a H33...
Test with a barberhauler... http://archive.sailboatowners.com/archive/archiverview.tpl?rid=2001207095558.44&forumabr=guest&fno=7&&model=none&forum=none&andor=wo&keyword=barberhauler&pr=p,r&ssite=HOW&srt=pdate&start=2&max=100&db=2001&cart=111336909418487 and someone did this on a H33...
What existing tracks?
I don't recall any other Hunter 30's having Jib tracks, much less extending them. Can someone send me pictures , or a drawing of where they go?
I don't recall any other Hunter 30's having Jib tracks, much less extending them. Can someone send me pictures , or a drawing of where they go?
tracks
The inboard tracks on my 1979 Hunter 30 are positioned 6 " 0ff the cabin trunk measured at each end and are 6'6" long the fore and aft position starts 6" behind the aftlower shroud this set up works well with a 135%to a 150% genoa greatly improving pointing ability and it is much easier to adjust the lead block as you roller reef in a fresh wind.I extended the track after buying a new 150 and sailing with a snatch block on the toe rail for one season I would consider this reaching not beating!
The inboard tracks on my 1979 Hunter 30 are positioned 6 " 0ff the cabin trunk measured at each end and are 6'6" long the fore and aft position starts 6" behind the aftlower shroud this set up works well with a 135%to a 150% genoa greatly improving pointing ability and it is much easier to adjust the lead block as you roller reef in a fresh wind.I extended the track after buying a new 150 and sailing with a snatch block on the toe rail for one season I would consider this reaching not beating!
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