Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems that when on a starboard tack, I can't sail as close hauled as a port tack. Could this be caused by ill-adjusted rigging? Regardless of which tack I'm on, the lower and upper shrouds are loose on the leeward side. Is this normal? I don't have a masthead windex, only sail and shroud mounted telltales. Any ideas appreciated.....Gary
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Michael O'
Check lead blocks
The simple answer (like "did you check the gas guage?") is to check your jib sheet blocks. Could be they are not positioned the same on each side. There's lots of possible answers, most more technical, but when it comes to boat questions I tend to be guilty of the simplest infractions! If that's not it, you'll get the technical stuff from others. Good luck! Michael O'
The simple answer (like "did you check the gas guage?") is to check your jib sheet blocks. Could be they are not positioned the same on each side. There's lots of possible answers, most more technical, but when it comes to boat questions I tend to be guilty of the simplest infractions! If that's not it, you'll get the technical stuff from others. Good luck! Michael O'
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Ron Deck
Rigging
Sounds like your rigging adjustments are out of wack. Get a rigging tension gauge and follow the directions to set things right. Ron
Sounds like your rigging adjustments are out of wack. Get a rigging tension gauge and follow the directions to set things right. Ron
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R.W. Landau
check for plumb
Check to see if your mast is plumb.(port to starboard.) You can do this by measuring with a halyard. Release one of your halyards until it touches your starboard chain plate. then make the halyard fast. Swing the halyard over to the port chain plate and determine the differance. If the differance is minimal( less tan an inch) I wouldn't worry about it. Remember that the halyards are slightly offset of the centerline of the mast. Something else to check is the mounting of the rudder. I had a boat that the rudder was not plumb and gave the boat a uneven performance on one tack. r.w.landau
Check to see if your mast is plumb.(port to starboard.) You can do this by measuring with a halyard. Release one of your halyards until it touches your starboard chain plate. then make the halyard fast. Swing the halyard over to the port chain plate and determine the differance. If the differance is minimal( less tan an inch) I wouldn't worry about it. Remember that the halyards are slightly offset of the centerline of the mast. Something else to check is the mounting of the rudder. I had a boat that the rudder was not plumb and gave the boat a uneven performance on one tack. r.w.landau
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Don Evans
Ahoy There Gary !
How is that jib working out? I would agree with the guys here. Your description of your leeward shrouds tells all though. Less tight than the windward...yes, flopping like an old cow's udder...no. Buy that LOOS rig guage and get your shrouds balanced and tightened. Make sure that forestay is pulled taught too. Any caternary in the forestay and your not sailing as high as you can be, on either tack. Don
How is that jib working out? I would agree with the guys here. Your description of your leeward shrouds tells all though. Less tight than the windward...yes, flopping like an old cow's udder...no. Buy that LOOS rig guage and get your shrouds balanced and tightened. Make sure that forestay is pulled taught too. Any caternary in the forestay and your not sailing as high as you can be, on either tack. Don
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Dave Smith
Outboard?
Check out the mast's plumb, and tension diligently, as Don and Rich point out. I don't know if you have an outboard, or what side it's on. My 25 handles better and sails flatter when the motor and I are both to windward. Does flatter make for better pointing? I can't say, someone else will have better insite on that one.
Check out the mast's plumb, and tension diligently, as Don and Rich point out. I don't know if you have an outboard, or what side it's on. My 25 handles better and sails flatter when the motor and I are both to windward. Does flatter make for better pointing? I can't say, someone else will have better insite on that one.
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Gary Peaden
Dont' you just love it when......
someone is as vague as I in describing problems? As soon as the wife grants me a furlow, I will use my handy dandy rigging tuning instructions thanks to Don Casey (i think), go down to the marina and give it my best shot. I will try to discipline myself to resist going "willie nillie" (as i have a propensity to do) and stick to the instructions. I'm somewhat sceptical though as the first step is to sight up the mast for plumb??? HUH? that REALLY sounds precise!!! The outboard is offset to starboard if it matters. HEY DON!!! your ol jib is doing a great job on its second wind! It seems to have adapted to the warm southern winds quite well. A genoa is next on my wish list. My friend and I left an anchorage last week and I got a view of his stern way too soon. On the other hand....I had the longer sail home, laugh....Thanks to all for the advice......Gary
someone is as vague as I in describing problems? As soon as the wife grants me a furlow, I will use my handy dandy rigging tuning instructions thanks to Don Casey (i think), go down to the marina and give it my best shot. I will try to discipline myself to resist going "willie nillie" (as i have a propensity to do) and stick to the instructions. I'm somewhat sceptical though as the first step is to sight up the mast for plumb??? HUH? that REALLY sounds precise!!! The outboard is offset to starboard if it matters. HEY DON!!! your ol jib is doing a great job on its second wind! It seems to have adapted to the warm southern winds quite well. A genoa is next on my wish list. My friend and I left an anchorage last week and I got a view of his stern way too soon. On the other hand....I had the longer sail home, laugh....Thanks to all for the advice......Gary
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Michael Gordon
Genoa for Gary
Hi Gary, I tried to e-mail you, but the message came back so I am trying to get your attention in the Forum. I saw that you mentioned you have a Genoa on your wish list. My partner and I just put a furler and a new genoa on our boat, and we still have the old one. If you have any interest, and would like to find out more, please email me at: michael_gordon@comcast.net. Michael Gordon
Hi Gary, I tried to e-mail you, but the message came back so I am trying to get your attention in the Forum. I saw that you mentioned you have a Genoa on your wish list. My partner and I just put a furler and a new genoa on our boat, and we still have the old one. If you have any interest, and would like to find out more, please email me at: michael_gordon@comcast.net. Michael Gordon
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