I intentionally had my new main designed with less roach so that it wouldn't catch.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jul 4, 2016 6:15 PM, "Lorne Serpa via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks all! Guess I should not worry about it. I'm still new and this > seemed strange or bad. > On Jul 4, 2016 4:48 PM, "Gary Nylander via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> 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> 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! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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! >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > 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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