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I think I must be misunderstanding this, because no part of this is correct. 90 degrees is actually a really good starting point - very... -
Your boat tacks pretty quickly, so good timing comes down to fractions of seconds. Single-handing, being completely consistent will...
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I prefer to release the old sheet when the jib starts to luff, as the bow comes through the wind. I find backwinding it makes it too...
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That 90 deg target is monstrously incorrect and way too tiny. What I recommend you actually do is sail upwind and note your course...
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Agree with @Davidasailor26 that holding the sheet to backwind the jib may be messing you up by delaying its trimming on the new side and... -
PaulK replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.Agree with @Davidasailor26 that holding the sheet to backwind the jib may be messing you up by delaying its trimming on the new side and... -
I prefer to release the old sheet when the jib starts to luff, as the bow comes through the wind. I find backwinding it makes it too...
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heritage replied to the thread 1978 H30 Shaft Removal/Rudder.A third option is to remove the prop strut, allowing enough wiggle room to pull the shaft past the rudder. This seemed to be the least... -
Angus Fleming replied to the thread Hunter 37C Rudder Drop.Rumbero, On my 1979 37c I didn't like the very short hose connection so I roughed up the bronze three bolt stuffing box and inserted... -
john6206 replied to the thread Electronics.Thanks for the advice everyone, I feel like I need a spreadsheet! I think I need to schedule a night to sit down with my wife and... -
kappykaplan replied to the thread Invest 94L --> PC 9 --> TS Imelda --> Hurricane Imelda.Not good, sir! :beer: -
JamesG161 replied to the thread Invest 94L --> PC 9 --> TS Imelda --> Hurricane Imelda.DAMMIT JIM... -
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JJan_H replied to the thread Raymarine Auto-Pilot Linear Drive clutch stuck.I agree with @colemj - if you apply power to the clutch (with no power to the AP) then it should be very difficult to turn the wheel...
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Tally Ho replied to the thread Timing for the perfect tack.My 32-footer may not be a good comparison… but, I need way more than 90 degrees to tack. I usually figure 120 degrees and then Adjust... -
I think I must be misunderstanding this, because no part of this is correct. 90 degrees is actually a really good starting point - very...
