Any suggestions as to how to rig up a mainsail preventer for use when running wing on wing?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Any suggestions as to how to rig up a mainsail preventer for use when running wing on wing?
Thanks!
Looks like an inexpensive and good solution. Any more details would be greatly appreciated.Have a look at this idea on my web site look up 2007 and its half way down, it is a absail shackle and cost £6.50.
It works.
www.scanmar-odysseus.co.uk
Odysseus
I gave it a try and, although as you say it is crude, it does work! I attached the line to the bow cleat rather than the midship one as the amount of line that was out (to allow the main almost touching the shrouds & spreader), still allowed for the boom to gybe to mid ship before being stopped by the line - someone still could have been clobbered on that side of the boat!dockline from boom to mid cleat is what we do. crude but effective.
I gave it a try and, although as you say it is crude, it does work! I attached the line to the bow cleat rather than the midship one as the amount of line that was out (to allow the main almost touching the shrouds & spreader), still allowed for the boom to gybe to mid ship before being stopped by the line - someone still could have been clobbered on that side of the boat!
Thanks again,
Bob
Sorry my web site is off line I am updating.
If the boom moves more than 18" then you have it set up incorrectly.
I have set mine up (bavaria 38) off the midships cleat port side through the abseil shackle down to the stb side cleat then back aft to the winch or stern cleat, the winch is better as you can tension it. If you do not have it tight then it will come across but at a more sidate speed.
This set up has stood the test of time and stopped me getting a headache on more than one occation. The swell in the Biscay is notorious, with 10 mtrs not uncommon.
To go out without one is not something I would do, £6.50 about $11 Your move.
Odysseus
I have put another photo of the set up on my web site in 2011 (this year) you can see it on the boom.Sure would appreciate a photo of your set up, particularly around the boom. I think the photo on your website is from the other boat?