#x27;s cold
and rainy I'd much rather stay under the dodger and bimini.
-Patrick
On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 1:56 PM, wrote:
> From: Dreuge
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc:
> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:42:59 -0500
> Subject: Re: Stus-List How to attach a rigid boom vang on LF38
>
&
er 21, 2015 12:59
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Frederick G Street
Subject: Re: Stus-List How to attach a rigid boom vang on LF38
Patrick — I basically replaced two blocks, each with a roughly 90-degree lead
(at the mast/boom gooseneck, and at the mast partners), with a single block
with about
Bob, when I got my new Doyle main. Jim Kitchen suggestrd that I install a
padeye and cleat on either side of the mast so the line would pull forward and
down. This for the tack. For the clew I took another line tied around boom
(loose footed) thru the reef point and back to a cheek blo
Sorry, I forgot to change the subject heading before.
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Patrick,
My mainsheet block is attached to the mast collar. I have a block lead like
the one you mention, it is used for the rigid vang control, in my case a Selden
Rodkicker 20.
I have a photo of t
Patrick — I basically replaced two blocks, each with a roughly 90-degree lead
(at the mast/boom gooseneck, and at the mast partners), with a single block
with about a 150-degree lead at the deck collar. With enough purchase at the
boom for the sheet (in my case, 4:1), I just need to overcome th
hink I can free up room by moving the jib
halyard forward stbd one position.
-Patrick
On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM, wrote:
> From: Frederick G Street
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc:
> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:23:49 -0600
> Subject: Re: Stus-List How to attach a rigid boom v
Patrick — I scratched my head on that one for a little while, too; but I
finally realized that the mainsheet does NOT need to follow the boom all the
way to the mast. I have two fiddle blocks attached to the bottom of the boom
to spread the mainsheet load from the fiddle block on the traveler.
I don't have a rigid vang but I also don't have a padeye mounted on deck on the
centerline. I use the holes in the base of the mount to mount all sheaves
leading aft. I am in the midst of a project where I am increasing lines led
aft and changing the mainsail reefing system (haven't decided ho
