[C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut
Joseph Launie
jlaunie at cox.net
Thu Jun 14 01:02:50 EDT 2012
Mark,
Thanks - the cost of making a new mold for the hull to build a
dozen boats is the reason I think they used our hull mold and put on a
different deck. No interior is to save weight - they are daysailors. Joe
On 6/13/2012 8:29 PM, Mark Lewis wrote:
> Joe,
> The hulls are similar and of about the same length. The cockpit is
> completely open to the waterline in the back, and yes, no interior.
> I'll try and stop by the yacht club and snap a few pictures for the
> group. I do believe our boats were the inspiration for them, as
> Butler donated them right after our boats for the cup.
> Mark Bluewater #6
>
> On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM, Joseph Launie <jlaunie at cox.net
> <mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>> wrote:
>
> D r,
> Can I jump in? Someone told me the Catalina 37 used in the
> Congressional Cup has our hull and a different deck with no
> interior. Does anyone have anything on this? I would love line
> drawings. Joe
>
> On 5/17/2012 7:48 AM, Don Strong wrote:
>> Mark: Careful of that hydraulic back stay adjuster. Too much
>> tension and you wont be able to open the door to the head!
>> regards, Don
>>
>> On 5/17/12 7:44 AM, Mark O'Dell wrote:
>>> 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> <mailto: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> <mailto: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>
>>>>> <mailto: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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>>>> --
>>>> Steve Ribble
>>>> 207/852-0971 <tel:207%2F852-0971>
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