I need some help with a couple of rigging questions. Again, I'm new to sailing ang this is my first boat. In Figure A, I show how I'm using a hitch pin to hold the sail tack to the boom. I don't believe this is what's supposed to be used, but I can't find anything left by the PO to use. The manual says "use the 1 1/2" pin". But I don't know what it means by a "pin". Can someone give me the correct name or a better description so I can get one at the local boat shop. In Figure B, I want to know how to keep the mainsail attached to the track in the mast when the sail is lowered. When I lower my sail, all the sliders (not sure if this the correct term)along the luff side of the sail fall out, and the sail drops on to the deck. I don't think this is supposed to happen. Is there a piece I'm missing that keeps the sliders from coming down to the spread section of the mast and falling out? Thanks for your help
Mainsail rigging question
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Rigging the Mains'l
In the first picture, the metal pin is ok, but you really need to go to stainless steel. The 11/2 inch dimension is the length of the pin, the diameter is whatever will fit through the hole in the boom (and it could be enlarged if necessary). The second picture is about the track in the boom and the sail slugs falling out- I use a little twist lock item that I slide up in the track to keep the slugs from falling out. A less elegant sloution is to drill a strategiclly placed hole and put another SS 11/2 pin through the track, thereby having a second pin for the time you let the pin for the mainsail fall overboard, which will happen. You also need a topping lift. When the mainsail is raised, it will hold up the boom. To keep the boom from falling into the cockpit, while dousing the mains'l, you need a line that runs to the mast head and is attached to the end of the boom. Typically, another block at the masthead is used to accomplish this task. It is safer, far easier on your main, and very much more seaworthy. Google topping lift and I'll bet you have more than you can handle- info-wise.
In the first picture, the metal pin is ok, but you really need to go to stainless steel. The 11/2 inch dimension is the length of the pin, the diameter is whatever will fit through the hole in the boom (and it could be enlarged if necessary). The second picture is about the track in the boom and the sail slugs falling out- I use a little twist lock item that I slide up in the track to keep the slugs from falling out. A less elegant sloution is to drill a strategiclly placed hole and put another SS 11/2 pin through the track, thereby having a second pin for the time you let the pin for the mainsail fall overboard, which will happen. You also need a topping lift. When the mainsail is raised, it will hold up the boom. To keep the boom from falling into the cockpit, while dousing the mains'l, you need a line that runs to the mast head and is attached to the end of the boom. Typically, another block at the masthead is used to accomplish this task. It is safer, far easier on your main, and very much more seaworthy. Google topping lift and I'll bet you have more than you can handle- info-wise.
slug stop
Yep, slug stop is what is needed for B. Cheap, and easy fix. Mine didn't come with one when I bought it, but the sailsman saw it and said, here you need one of these. Works great, and is easy to take off if you need to remove the sail.
Yep, slug stop is what is needed for B. Cheap, and easy fix. Mine didn't come with one when I bought it, but the sailsman saw it and said, here you need one of these. Works great, and is easy to take off if you need to remove the sail.
we have the technology
Mine only comes off when I remove my sails for the off season. With some careful drilling lengthwise down thru the center of the slug part, you might be able to attach a lanyard and secure it to the mast.
Mine only comes off when I remove my sails for the off season. With some careful drilling lengthwise down thru the center of the slug part, you might be able to attach a lanyard and secure it to the mast.
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