[C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut

[Mark O'Dell]

Thanx for all the spreader info, guys. This helps a lot. And to my
excitement my sail guy said he's do a few more jobs for me, so looks
like I can put off finding someone else for another season.

But....Someone mentioned rig tuning.... Any tips? I've never done it
and I'm sure it's been quite sometime since the last time it was done.

I recently installed a hydraulic backstay adjuster. (Replaced the one
that it came with) And it seems to do well... but I've noticed that my
starboard aft shroud is getting loose. It certainly has more play that
the portside one....And the boat seems to point better on a port tack.

I don't have a guage or anything, so is there really any way (other
than just eyeballing the straightness of the mast and making sure they
stays and shrouds feel tight and equal) that I can "tune" the rig?

Thanx,
Mark O'
Momentous #230



-- Mark O

On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 6:37 AM, Steven Ribble <steve.ribble at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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