You can add a crane to the top of the mast – some have a springy batten or stainless strap – some are fixed. If you race, it may cause problems with your handicap. Or, the simplest – just don’t haul the sail all the way up – keep it down an inch or so and use the Cunningham to firm up the luff. Or do what all the other guys have mentioned. Our J-80 was notorious for having the main hang on the backstay. Pain in the butt.
Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 4, 2016 4:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Embarrassing... But sail leach hits back stay. Lorne, Get out the roach spray! As others have said, not a big deal. Your main has some extra roach. Both of my mains do also. Wouldn't have it any other way. The only time it will be an issue is light air. Then, like others have suggested, give the back stay a whack, drop the traveler or ease the sheet. Some sport boats have a lot of extra roach. Look for rigs that have a spring crane? that lifts and pulls aft the back stay to allow the main to pass. Not sure if crane is the right term. Again a caution to all about sailing with a wire topping lift. They will chafe the batten pockets a you'll eject a batten. They don't float. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone On Jul 4, 2016, at 2:35 PM, Lorne Serpa via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Just put up my main sail for the 1st time today. I've never had a boat with a back stay. On my 1988 C&C 30MKII sail hits the leach. How's that supposed to work? _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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