I made one on my NS but never knew it had a name. I thought I had invented something. Oh well. Like they say " there's nothing new under the sun" Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 11:16 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-15 Genoa rigging
> Jim, > > The email address give's you away every time.? Look at it this way, > education is good!! > > Here is a basic explanation I borrowed from another bulletin boards > posting. > > Barber haulers are great for controlling the angle of pull on a headsail > sheet. Mine is a basic block and tackle (similar to your main sheet, but > the loads are much less, so fewer pulleys are needed) hooked down to the > toe rail and up to a snatch block????? that snaps around the genoa sheet. > > Depending on where you attach it, it can either pull the sheet down or in. > For example if the top of the head sail is luffing before the bottom, put > the barber hauler on and pull the sheet down a bit until the whole leading > edge of the sail luffs at the same time. > > If you are using a smaller headsail than normal, it may want to be sheeted > in closer to the centerline of the boat for best performance. Here, a > barberhauler could be attached near the mast to pull the sheet more > towards the centerline. > > For many new fangled fancy boats, barber haulers are not needed because > these boats have multiple and adjustable genoa lead tracks that allow one > to get the perfect sheet angle regardless of conditions. > > > Signed, > Nearly Anonymous with Plagiarizing Tendencies > > > -----Original Message----- > From: jim sadler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <[email protected]> > Sent: Wed, 28 May 2008 10:31 am > Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-15 Genoa rigging > > > > Tim > > I don't what to identify myself but what is a "barberhauler" ? > > signed > anonymous > > On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 5:31 PM, Tim Diebert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I had been planning this mod for my 17. >> Has anyone added a track to an old school aluminum toe rail 17? >> >> The most used sail in my inventory is the 155. I do use a snap shackle/ >> swivel block....on the toe rail to adjust...but when sheeted in hard the >> foot is inside the life lines. I have also used a barberhauler to close >> the >> slot to good effect at times......not that that has anything to do with a >> track.... >> >> Tim in Kelowna >> >> =========================== >> Definitely sheet outside for a 155. I recommend mounting a >> couple-three feet of genoa track on the toe rail, starting abouit four >> feet from the aft end or the rail, about where the combing stops >> turning and straightens out going toward the stern of the boat. >> You'll need to mound a cleat up on the combing--a largish horn or jam >> cleat will do the trick, but you can get fancier if you want... >> >> Look here http://www.msogphotosite.com/MSOG/b15chuck/b15chuck3.jpg >> >> t >> >> On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 12:41 PM, jim sadler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> > Sorry skippers >> > >> > My Genoa is a 150%. Probably need to sheet outside of the shrouds?? >> > >> > Jim Sadler M-15 Pelican >> > >> > On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Tom Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > wrote: >> > >> >> I would think that as well. Something like a 155 would go to a couple >> >> feet of track on the toe rail (that's how I had mine set up), but 125 >> >> could stay inside. t >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Doug Kelch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> >> > At what size does the Genoa have to go outside the shrouds on an >> >> > M15? >> >> > >> >> > I would have thought that a 125 could stay inside. >> >> > >> >> > Thanks >> >> > >> >> > Doug >> >> > >> >> > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 5:02 PM >> >> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats >> >> > Subject: M_Boats: M-15 Genoa rigging >> >> > >> >> > S kippers >> >> > >> >> > I am getting a 125 genoa for the Pelican. >> >> > >> >> > I need advice on how to run the sheets. Do you skippers run a Genoa >> >> > track with snatch block? Do you install an additional cleat? >> >> > >> >> > Pelican will be launched on 4 th of July at Dana Point** >> >> > >> >> > I am excited!!! Will no longer be a virtual sailor >> >> > >> >> > Thank to everyone on this list who helped me restore the Pelican. >> >> > >> >> > Captain James A Sadler >> >> > skipper sailing vessel Pelican M-15 >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> > >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> > >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. >> Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1469 - Release Date: >> 5/27/2008 >> 1:25 PM >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
