[C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut

[Steven Ribble]

Max, the Gemini headfoil system was a Hood product back in the late
70's-early 80's; it used a 1/8th-inch bolt rope rather than a standard
1/4th-inch.  Mark, you are looking at replacing the luff tape, I had to do
it on 7 sails when I change the headfoil on a previous boat.

Steve R
Tittravate #64

On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 12:25 AM, Mark Lewis <mwlewis2025 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mark,
>
> It's likely that your spreader tips have slid down on the rigging wire.
> One of mine was installed backwards and I flipped it around to match the
> other.  Your rigging may need tuning?  They should be quite taut.  I had to
> use a block and hammer to tap the end of the spreader level again after I
> flipped it over.
>
> Mark
> #6 Bluewater
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Mark O'Dell <
> mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey C38ers...
>>
>> One for the whole group:
>>
>> My first row / lower spreaders are angled funny. They are both
>> pointing down to the deck enough to be noticeably odd-looking. When I
>> got the boat the port side spreader was angled down slightly, but the
>> starboard was fine, now they both seem to have settled at a downward
>> angle. Not horrible, but obviously not right.
>>
>> So.. how to I fix that? And, is there a standard angle at which they
>> should be set?
>>
>> One for the Maryland guys:
>>
>> I need a recommendation for a loft to repair and re cut my Genoa and a
>> jib. My long-time loft has basically gone out of business, and I am
>> looking for a new one. I have a radial cut North Sail 150% that needs
>> cleaning, repair and needs to be re cut (it's too big up top. can't
>> sheet it in enough to get close angle without it resting quite tightly
>> on the top spreader.)  I also have a 110% that needs a sacrificial
>> furler piece sewn on.
>>
>> I was spoiled with my old loft... his prices were unheard of. Now I'm
>> scared to shop around. Anybody out there?
>>
>> Thanx,
>> Mark O'
>> #230 Momentous
>> Baltimore, MD
>>
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