That would be great Tim, pictures would be very helpful! The stanchions seem to lean inboard quite a bit and I was even considering a gentle bend with a pipe bender, but I am not sure how that would effect the strength of the stanchion? I thought maybe 5 degrees would at least get me to where the line was no longer in contact with the winch? I might even be able to find a stanchion base that is less angled or angled outboard slightly...but these are all just guesses?!?!?? Not sure why they designed it this way...does not seem to be consistent with how well everything else seemed to have been thought out on these boats!?
Chris
Tim Buckley timb@... wrote: Sorry, have to disagree with Brett.
Definite safety issue removing the lower line. I have seen with my own eyes
a mum slip between deck and top line as they only had one line fitted in
Portsmouth harbour whilst racing. - Flat water but quite windy.
Under RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club - Organise races including Fastnet)
rules the way the vega is set up in the forward area where the upper line
dips to the lower to ensure the genoa does not get fouled would not be
allowed. You would also under their rules have to fit an additional
horizontal line half way down the pull pit. Therefore, removing the central
line is a big NO NO in their book.
I've not altered mine as like the set up not to foul the genoa, but as for
removing the central line - I'd say your courting with trouble.
In my experience I've not had any problems with the central line getting in
way of the winches. I'm sure someone in the group must have a picture. My
boats out on the mooring but if nothing comes back in the next few days I'll
try and take a picture with what I believe is the original set up.
Fair winds
Tim
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From:
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Brett Goldstone
Sent: 05 July 2007 03:59
To:
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [AlbinVega] lifeline interference
the simplest solution is to remove the lower line.
There is no safety issue with one line.There is an
issue with an obstruction at the winch.
Brett
