Down sized from macgregor 26 to an Oday 17. She's a 1979 model and well cared for. Was looking for something I could handle better myself. Soooo excited to get her in the water but I am having a problem figuring out the rigging. There is only 1 piece that came with the boat that has a dead eye ( I think that's what it's called) with two pulleys and a line attached which seems to be long enough to be the mainsheet. I have spent hours online searching for a diagram of how this attaches and where. Any help?
Rigging for mainsheet?
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I believe the original Day Sailer had a split tail mainsheet on the aft deck, led forward to a jammer on the centerboard about where the thwart goes. There is no purchase in the system.
I could be wrong about this.
Check out www.daysailer.org. The current Day Sailer builder has a photo gallery that might help http://www.capecodshipbuilding.com/site/fleet.php?boat=daysailer
Brian
I could be wrong about this.
Check out www.daysailer.org. The current Day Sailer builder has a photo gallery that might help http://www.capecodshipbuilding.com/site/fleet.php?boat=daysailer
Brian
Because the mainsheet goes up from the rear deck to the boom, then runs forward, and down to the jammer, then to you, actually, I guess it has a 2:1 purchase, or mechanical advantage. If it was like a Sunfish, and just came down from the boom to you, it would have no mechanical advantage. Even so, 2:1 purchase is minimal compared to some systems of 3:1 or 4:1.
Brian
Brian
Well, as a fellow 1979 DS II owner...... could I be of assistance? The 1975-85 DS II had a mid-boom mainsheet, earlier models had the older "crosby-style" mainsheet that rans through blocks on the corners of the transom.
Below is a pic of the mainsheet (not my boat, but it shows the way mine is rigged). It appears to me to be a 3:1 purchase.
I also attached a scan of the original rigging guide sheet, not as clear as I'd like, but I had to scan the 11" x 17" sheet in parts.
I have an expanded version of the manual with many added diagrams and pics. I can make a copy for you if you would like, contact me off-line for info (click on my screen name).
Below is a pic of the mainsheet (not my boat, but it shows the way mine is rigged). It appears to me to be a 3:1 purchase.
I also attached a scan of the original rigging guide sheet, not as clear as I'd like, but I had to scan the 11" x 17" sheet in parts.
I have an expanded version of the manual with many added diagrams and pics. I can make a copy for you if you would like, contact me off-line for info (click on my screen name).
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Thank you for your help! Have been on 2 area lakes and Love my little boat!
Happy Sailing to you!
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