Typhoon Jib Luffing Question

[Joel Hartley]

I'm new to Typhoon sailing. When I sail it seems the jib will luff quite a bit while the main doesn't. The jib lines go through the "ring" on top of the cabin.

Has anyone else had this problem?

This seems to occur even when the jib is pulled in quite hard. Should I adjust the track where the "ring" is, pull the jib in harder, get a new sail or might there be another explanation to the problem like mast alignment?

Thanks



jmhartley@mediaone.net

[Joel]

I assume you're using the working jib, i.e. the clew clears the mast, and that the sheets are being run aft inside the shrouds. If the jib comes back beyond the mast, you need to run the sheets around the outside of the shrouds and through the blocks attached to the tracks atop toe rails aft of the winches. I've also experienced the same if halyard isn't hauled tight enough.



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[Dan Moore]

I had the same problem. I solved it by moving the track/fairlead forward a few inches at a time.
There is an excellent article on mast tuning available at
sfsailing.com/ballangerspars/mtguide5-

It is concise, and non technical!! and it works.
DAN MOORE
TY 583 'MEG'

[Serge]

I agree with Joel...either too big a sail, or not enough halyard tension. The fairleads on top of the cabin are moved fore and aft to adjust the tension on the foot and leach of the sail. The jib will luff before the main when sailing too close to the wind.



serge@srtrop.com

[Joel Hartley]

Thanks for the fast responses. I assume its the working jib I'm using. Its the only other non-genoa sail that came with the boat.

I'll try your suggestions next time I'm out and see how high the halyard goes. If it's at the top, maybe the sail is stretched out(?) By the way, are the halyards winchable? I guess they shouldn't need to be.

Also moving the fairleads forward could effectively increase the halyard tension(pull down more than back?)



jmhartley@mediaone.net

[Serge]

Yes...halyards are definitely winchable.



serge@srtrop.com

[Bill Bloxham]

When you say get a new sail, do you think your old jib might be blown out? Most of this good advice you have received so far will not help so much if the jib is blown out.
I got new sails this year. I used to think my Ty had a hard time pointing. The sail controls did not seem to make much effect. Now with the new sails everything seems almost micro-adjustable.
By the way, my sailmaker (Dave at Eggars in South Amboy, NJ) measured my Ty and suggested that with the narrow beam and shroud location that I could sheet the jib to the genoa tracks and not lose any pointing ability. I took that option, and the boat points very well. Small changes in car lead or sheet tension show noticable changes.
Good luck
Bill



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