All this talk recently about sail tuning got me wondering. I have
some unique issues I could use some help and not much experience with
tuning anyway. We don;t race. But still like to do things right...
So, here goes...
Alera (1990 37+/40 wing keel) came equipped with a Schaefer Boom
Furler. Not something I would probably have invested in...but we are
actually quite pleased to have it, along with the electric mail
halyard winch also installed by the PO.
Hoisting and reefing are awesome. But when it comes to being able to
tune the main, there are several limitations:
1. Alera appears to have never been equipped with an adjustable
back stay. Considering some of the issues I have heard related to
these pulling out, that may actually be a good thing...but not so
much as far as tuning goes.
2. The Boom furling requires a static vang, with a 87 degree
angle to the mast, to assure that the full battens roll onto the boom
correctly.
I guess the only other thing to consider as far as tuning goes may
include the proper use of the baby stay, which can impact the shape
of the mast.
So, if anyone has any idea of ways to make this sort of set up tuned
better or better tuned, I'd appreciate it.
thx
Tom B
Tom Buscaglia
SV Alera
C&C 37+/40
Vashon Island WA
(206) 463-9200
www.sv-alera.com
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