Went out with some freinds yesterday (15-20+ knots under 1 reef) and had to beat down the bay, coming back we ran wing and wing (main just toughing the spreaders) and enjoyed the ride. I recall people saying we shouldn't try this with a B&R rid but can't remember why. Seems like the only way to go if you are DDW. Russell
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Just do it.
Russ: I think that many owners have commented that this causes excessive wear on the main sail because there is chafing on the main from the contact points on the rigging. In our area we are sometimes in a confined area and tacking down wind is not really a good option. We just sheet in the main to keep contact to a minmum.
Russ: I think that many owners have commented that this causes excessive wear on the main sail because there is chafing on the main from the contact points on the rigging. In our area we are sometimes in a confined area and tacking down wind is not really a good option. We just sheet in the main to keep contact to a minmum.
Agree, Just Do It
4 Year Old 340 with plenty of wing on wing, and even spinnaker as one of the wings without excessive wear. I don't mind the sail touching the upper spreader, but really try to keep it from touching the lower spreader. Consider running a preventor while doing it, especially in rolly water. Jim
4 Year Old 340 with plenty of wing on wing, and even spinnaker as one of the wings without excessive wear. I don't mind the sail touching the upper spreader, but really try to keep it from touching the lower spreader. Consider running a preventor while doing it, especially in rolly water. Jim
definitely a preventor
Wing on Wing is great, especially if you don't have a spinnaker, which I don't. But recommend use a preventor so the main does not gybe accidently if there is a sudden shift. Can cause injury, or damage to gear, or both. Regards, Doug, Mokum II
Wing on Wing is great, especially if you don't have a spinnaker, which I don't. But recommend use a preventor so the main does not gybe accidently if there is a sudden shift. Can cause injury, or damage to gear, or both. Regards, Doug, Mokum II
Cheap Preventor
A friend shared this idea. Put a snap shackle on the vang and it can be quickly moved for use as a preventor. That takes some of the excitement out of "wing & wing" but also could prevent a nasty headache. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
A friend shared this idea. Put a snap shackle on the vang and it can be quickly moved for use as a preventor. That takes some of the excitement out of "wing & wing" but also could prevent a nasty headache. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
It's actually quicker to broad reach.
From everything I've read about Hunter's and B & R rigs, its actually more advantageous to reach and gybe than try to go dead down wind. The boat goes faster on a reach, so you actually make up for the extra distance traveled. It also reduces the chance of an accidental gybe and makes it easier to fly a cruising chute. It;s one of the things that makes owning a Hunter so special. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
From everything I've read about Hunter's and B & R rigs, its actually more advantageous to reach and gybe than try to go dead down wind. The boat goes faster on a reach, so you actually make up for the extra distance traveled. It also reduces the chance of an accidental gybe and makes it easier to fly a cruising chute. It;s one of the things that makes owning a Hunter so special. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
vang
you'll prevent a great deal of chafe by tightening the vang before putting the main against the spreaders. As a general rule of thumb, if the seas are large enough that you'd need to use a preventer, going wing on wing is probably not a good idea. On flat seas, however, it can be a great way to go DDW for short (up to an hour) periods of time. A fun way to do things when you're too lazy to put up the chute for a short run down a channel.
you'll prevent a great deal of chafe by tightening the vang before putting the main against the spreaders. As a general rule of thumb, if the seas are large enough that you'd need to use a preventer, going wing on wing is probably not a good idea. On flat seas, however, it can be a great way to go DDW for short (up to an hour) periods of time. A fun way to do things when you're too lazy to put up the chute for a short run down a channel.
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