Did you add check stays? I have the baby stay but no check stays. Jacob Fuerst '78 C&C 36 303-520-4669
On Dec 4, 2016 8:04 PM, "Charlie Nelson via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Not any longer--ditched that many years ago on the advice on my sailmaker > who saw little reason for it on a masthead rig without swept back spreaders > and with check stays except for reducing pumping in chop. > > Charlie > > cenel...@aol.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: jacob fuerst via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: jacob fuerst <jjfue...@gmail.com> > Sent: Sun, Dec 4, 2016 9:34 pm > Subject: Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling > > Do you have a baby stay? > > Jacob Fuerst > '78 C&C 36 > 303-520-4669 <(303)%20520-4669> > > On Dec 4, 2016 6:21 PM, "Charlie Nelson via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> We use a carbon fiber pole on Water Phantom, C&C 36 XL/kcb, for our >> kite(s) and have 'oscillated' back and forth between doing dip-pole jibes >> or end-for-end. The pole is a relatively light Forte carbon fiber pole with >> snap-in fitting on both ends. >> >> We always use lazy sheets and guys. >> >> As the driver, I don't have strong feelings about which method we use or >> should use. >> >> However, especially in breezes above 8 knots, it looks to me like our >> jibes are taking too much time when we end for end the pole. Of course I >> share some of the blame if I can't keep the boat headed downwind during the >> jibe but even when I seem to manage keeping her downwind, the mast man >> struggles to get the pole into the fitting and made--taking valuable time >> and giving a lot of downwind separation to our competitors. Of course, it >> also puts him at risk for the pole smashing him about the head and >> shoulders if the pressure builds on the kite before he has it made. >> >> I am convinced that my boat can sail to her rating upwind in breezes >> above about 8 knots--less not so much!--but downwind we often waste what >> seems like too much time on jibing. I say this with confidence since when >> we raced non-spin with a whisker pole, until we learned how to set the pole >> downwind, we would beat every boat to the windward mark and have most of >> them pass us on the way downwind. Once we got the mechanics straightened >> out, no one passed us downwind even if a few gained on us. >> >> OTOH, if we dip pole, the bow person often gets the new guy in the pole >> in the incorrect position (with his back to the bow), so there is certainly >> a need for more practice. >> >> My question for the list is what method should we invest practice time in >> so that jibing can be as routine as tacking. It seems that at 36 ft Water >> Phantom and a fiber pole could go either way but I would prefer to always >> use the same method so that we have a chance to get quick at it. >> >> Charlie Nelson >> Water Phantom >> C&C 36 XL/kcb >> >> >> cenel...@aol.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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