Mac 26C - Traveler / 135 Jib

[Nashville_Blues]

2 Questions:
1.)Have any of you added a traveler to your 26C? If so, how is it configured? Other comments?
2.)Have any of you added a 135 jig with the re-rigging kit sold by BWY? How did that go?

 

[stickinthemud57]

I added a 3:1 Viadana traveller to my 26S. I did not feel the 2:1 offering from BWY would give me enough force multiplication. It mounts in the cockpit just outside the companionway. Roger thoughtfully included a recess in the interior liner to accommodate the bolts. The Viadana traveler is designed such that the traveller rope pulls from the ends instead of the middle as is done with the BWY version. I managed to modify it so the the ropes pull from the middle and it is waaay better that way.

I did the "Big Jib" mod and really like it. I would say, though, you will want a mainsail with at least two reefing points, or be prepared to fly a smaller jib when the wind picks up.

The only drawback I can think of is that with the new forestay mount only 1 foot from the top of the mast, you can't bend the mast the same way as with the standard rig, but the overall advantages definitely outweigh that.

I posted a review at BWY's "Big Jib" and Rolly Tasker Lite Skin sails mod review - MacGregorSailors.com

 

[Nashville_Blues]

Wow, this is a detailed and informative reply. We did buy the Lite Skin main sail a couple of years ago and it has performed well.

Thank you, "stickinthemud5" very much!

George, Nashville TN

 

[stickinthemud57]

Wow, this is a detailed and informative reply. We did buy the Lite Skin main sail a couple of years ago and it has performed well.

Thank you, "stickinthemud5" very much!

George, Nashville TN

You are very welcome. We Mac owners are a bit of a cult, so we jump at the chance to be helpful/sound authoritative!

 

[ART005]

I added a traveler to 26S. Couldn't stand the boat without one. Mine slightly oversized but I wanted control from the center. I cut the track so the cockpit cushions would still squeeze into place. Could have been longer but it's plenty. Look how the center tack point is. Figure at least 4-6 more similar bolts. I tried to space them so the car would always be over some part of one bolt.
I have a 100-105% jib on furler with tracks and cars. I wouldn't go bigger for 5-20 knots.