Main sail rigging

[Bill L]

I have just partially rigged my 1969 daysailer. Installed the boom and after much ado, (not familiar with lines halyards etc.) believe the traveler at stern is set okay. Line runs from port to starboard thru each pulley and has a stop knot at ech end. The main sheet?? runs thru one pulley with the other half of pulley on traveler line. Then the main sheet goes thru a pulley at mid ship down to the guide and jam cleat. There is hanging from the boom a block and tackle (for better description, sorry) that I cannot find anything for it to attach to. It is right above the middle of the centerboard housing, and lines up below with the jib sheet jam/cleats. What is this for? Have seen it in one of the photos but that boat did not seem to have the rear traveler set up! Thanks from Mr. New Guy!!!!

 

[PDuckX-DSI 3056]

These Might help

Take a look at these photos. They may help you with your questions.http://www.daysailer.org/tech_rigguide.php

 

[Bill L]

Thanks so much for all your info. Now I see that this a Boom Vang. It was attached to the boom when I bought this already de-masted boat last fall. I guess I should install it as shown and learn to use it. It looks to me that my traveler setup is okay for me to start with. I have a tent that I put on today after attaching the main sail at the dock. I have rolled it up and left it on the boom. I take it that is okay, as opposed to removing each time. At least I hope so. I used the main halyhard to hold it on the boom with some short ties also.If you can tell this is all new to me, The 12' Paceship was less complicated!!!

 

[PDuckX-DSI 3056]

No problem

That Website I gave you has a wealth of information and is geared specifcally to the Daysailer. I bought my Daysailer last September and any question I had was answered from a pre-existing post in the forum or by posting the question.Spend a little time surfing the site.http://www.daysailer.org/index.phpWith this site and the daysailer.org you cant go wrong.Happy Sailing.