Part 3: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions!

[EnamrdSalr21]

When looking at the jib halyard, it looked as if the pulley attached to the mast was in an odd position. Seems to be facing the sides of the boat whereas it would make more sense to face the forestay wouldn't it?

 

[JBP-PA]

The block should have a swivel so that it can twist. With the sail up, it should twist into the correct position. If it's not on a swivel, you could change it.

 

[jssailem]

See the response to Part 1 of your posts. It should be a swivel block, as @JBP-PA shares.

 

[EnamrdSalr21]

The block should have a swivel so that it can twist. With the sail up, it should twist into the correct position. If it's not on a swivel, you could change it.

See the response to Part 1 of your posts. It should be a swivel block, as @JBP-PA shares.

That’s what I was thinking although someone else commented that it was ok? It does swing forward slightly but definitely no swivel. Just took a close up photo with the mast down. I’ll attach.

 

[jssailem]

That image confirms two issues I identified.

1. The size of the halyard is chafing on the sides of the block. The halyard should fit within the edges of the sheave with air space between the line and the sides of the block.
2. A swivel block will allow the block to turn and align with the forestay improving the raising of the jib. It will reduce the friction that occurs as the line rubs against the block sides.

 

[EnamrdSalr21]

That image confirms two issues I identified.

1. The size of the halyard is chafing on the sides of the block. The halyard should fit within the edges of the sheave with air space between the line and the sides of the block.
2. A swivel block will allow the block to turn and align with the forestay improving the raising of the jib. It will reduce the friction that occurs as the line rubs against the block sides.

Ok, that seems to make sense to me as well. I'll look into replacing the halyard and adding a swivel block there. Thank you!

 

[JBP-PA]

The halyard looks pretty beefy for a 19 ft boat. You could use 1/4 in.

 

[jssailem]

You could use 1/4 in.

You could. That would be about 6mm. I would use 8mm (5/16") for better hand feel. Makes it a bit easier to jump the halyard when raising the sail.

When I want to tighten the luff, I slip the tail of the halyard around the bottom of the mast cleat and pull the halyard towards me, like pulling a guitar string away from the mast. Then, taking up the slack as I prepare to repeat. That is when hand feel enters the process.

 

[Timm R Oday25]

One more thing . that bent pin shows rust . I'd replace it and not use a cotter pin ,which can snag lines or fingers . Been there done that ,have the scars to prove it .

 

[EnamrdSalr21]

One more thing . that bent pin shows rust . I'd replace it and not use a cotter pin ,which can snag lines or fingers . Been there done that ,have the scars to prove it .

Yes I saw that too! I’m in the process of going through and replacing various hardware pieces that look sketchy!