What is a "Fractional Rig"?
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It means the forestay only goes up 4/5th of the mast instead of all the way to the top. This is important on Hunters because the roach main is so big that a tradtional jib would be overpowering, or so I'm told. It may also have something to do with the aspect ratio, but I'm out of my depth.
It means the forestay only goes up 4/5th of the mast instead of all the way to the top. This is important on Hunters because the roach main is so big that a tradtional jib would be overpowering, or so I'm told. It may also have something to do with the aspect ratio, but I'm out of my depth.
I don't see it
Rick, I don't see a link to a picture. Can you send it to: ivyplantation@yahoo.com Thanks
Rick, I don't see a link to a picture. Can you send it to: ivyplantation@yahoo.com Thanks
Still not seeing it.
Could be settings/firewall on my end. If you could just email me that picture to: ivyplantation@yahoo.com I sure would appreciate it.
Could be settings/firewall on my end. If you could just email me that picture to: ivyplantation@yahoo.com I sure would appreciate it.
Fractional
A fractional rig is any rig where the forestay doesn't attach at the very top of the masthead. They can be 4/5ths, 3/4ths, 7/8ths, etc. If the forestay attaches to the masthead, obviously then it's called a masthead rig. An important point to note is that not all fractional rigs on Hunters are B&R rigs, which is another discussion altogether.
A fractional rig is any rig where the forestay doesn't attach at the very top of the masthead. They can be 4/5ths, 3/4ths, 7/8ths, etc. If the forestay attaches to the masthead, obviously then it's called a masthead rig. An important point to note is that not all fractional rigs on Hunters are B&R rigs, which is another discussion altogether.
Ah, Rick, hate to mention this but,
I've never read a post by Alan with a sailing error. Shh. Don't say anything, he might be listening. Wouldn't want his head getting too big. *x
I've never read a post by Alan with a sailing error. Shh. Don't say anything, he might be listening. Wouldn't want his head getting too big. *x
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You guys did a good job of answering what a fractional rig was but the poor guy still hasn't got an answer to his question! i.e., "I'll try again: Do all 25.5 have a fractional rig?" Although I'm not familiar with 25.5s I did some research. There is a picture of a boat that has "25.5" on the sail that is a masthead rig. Posted picture: http://www.sailboatowners.com/classified/photo.tpl?dadno=73071253492.0&brsku=73214832666&fno=0&bd=[bd]&p1=[p1]&p2=[p2]&xs=[xs]&l1=[l1]&l2=[l2]&active=T&sb=[sb]&dr=[dr]&ad=%5Bad%5D Specs page: http://www.sailboatowners.com/boats/model.tpl?sku=30179116948414&fno=0&bts=T PhotoEd: this happens here sometimes - we can get a little distracted. The above is no "guarentee" that ALL 25.5s are masthead rigged - the wrong numbers could have been put on the sail, for instence. But, it is *probably* safe to say that the picture posting is correct and if so, since I don't know of any case where Hunter has made a rig change during the course of a model, that 25.5s are masthead rigs. If anyone has something to the contrary I'm sure they will post a nice correction. hope this helps Ed
You guys did a good job of answering what a fractional rig was but the poor guy still hasn't got an answer to his question! i.e., "I'll try again: Do all 25.5 have a fractional rig?" Although I'm not familiar with 25.5s I did some research. There is a picture of a boat that has "25.5" on the sail that is a masthead rig. Posted picture: http://www.sailboatowners.com/classified/photo.tpl?dadno=73071253492.0&brsku=73214832666&fno=0&bd=[bd]&p1=[p1]&p2=[p2]&xs=[xs]&l1=[l1]&l2=[l2]&active=T&sb=[sb]&dr=[dr]&ad=%5Bad%5D Specs page: http://www.sailboatowners.com/boats/model.tpl?sku=30179116948414&fno=0&bts=T PhotoEd: this happens here sometimes - we can get a little distracted. The above is no "guarentee" that ALL 25.5s are masthead rigged - the wrong numbers could have been put on the sail, for instence. But, it is *probably* safe to say that the picture posting is correct and if so, since I don't know of any case where Hunter has made a rig change during the course of a model, that 25.5s are masthead rigs. If anyone has something to the contrary I'm sure they will post a nice correction. hope this helps Ed
OK, I've gotta ask...
....I don't know if you guys are just having fun with me OR am I coming across as a pain in the ass? John, I was just pulling your chain, I didn't mean to sound like a "knowitall". I truly enjoy reading and posting to this site. I try to help where I can and pick up a few pointers along the way. I do have more than a few years of sailing and racing under the keel!
....I don't know if you guys are just having fun with me OR am I coming across as a pain in the ass? John, I was just pulling your chain, I didn't mean to sound like a "knowitall". I truly enjoy reading and posting to this site. I try to help where I can and pick up a few pointers along the way. I do have more than a few years of sailing and racing under the keel!
Thanks Ya'll
Looked at the boat on Saturday, I think I like what I see. I'll post a couple of follow-up questions in the right area.
Looked at the boat on Saturday, I think I like what I see. I'll post a couple of follow-up questions in the right area.
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