does anybody have jib fairleads that go on the cabintop or anyplace inboard of the rail? Mine didn't come with any, but she's an early one. What sails would these be good for, and is it worth while putting them on?
douglas_rock@hotmail.com
jib sheets, CD25
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Jon
Re: jib sheets, CD25
Hi Chris,
Many 25s have a lead on the side deck for smaller jibs. My boat has them centered on the side deck just under a foot aft of where the aft lower comes down. This allows a proper lead for a 100% or so jib. The genoa tracks further aft are only good down to a 135%, as the lead becomes to far aft for anything smaller. The result would be an overtightened foot and too soft a leach, cutting performance.
Keep in touch,
Jon
s/v Sovereign
Many 25s have a lead on the side deck for smaller jibs. My boat has them centered on the side deck just under a foot aft of where the aft lower comes down. This allows a proper lead for a 100% or so jib. The genoa tracks further aft are only good down to a 135%, as the lead becomes to far aft for anything smaller. The result would be an overtightened foot and too soft a leach, cutting performance.
Keep in touch,
Jon
s/v Sovereign
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Jim
Re: jib sheets, CD25
As I am always either singlehanding or sailing with small kids (same thing but more fun) I only use a 100% jib on furling running to stationary turning blocks mounted on the side decks as Jon described. I run the sheets aft between the forward stay and center stay. I am able to point much higher with this arrangement. Of course I suffer in light air with only the 100%. It is a trade off.s/v lefty wrote: does anybody have jib fairleads that go on the cabintop or anyplace inboard of the rail? Mine didn't come with any, but she's an early one. What sails would these be good for, and is it worth while putting them on?
jmyers@styluscentral.com
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Chris Mullins
Re: jib sheets, CD25
I saw that on the pictures of your boat on Jon's website, that's what got me curious. I'll try leading the sheets for my working jib between the shrouds and see how it goes. Thanks!
douglas_rock@hotmail.com
Jim wrote:As I am always either singlehanding or sailing with small kids (same thing but more fun) I only use a 100% jib on furling running to stationary turning blocks mounted on the side decks as Jon described. I run the sheets aft between the forward stay and center stay. I am able to point much higher with this arrangement. Of course I suffer in light air with only the 100%. It is a trade off.s/v lefty wrote: does anybody have jib fairleads that go on the cabintop or anyplace inboard of the rail? Mine didn't come with any, but she's an early one. What sails would these be good for, and is it worth while putting them on?
douglas_rock@hotmail.com
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Chris Mullins
Re: jib sheets, CD25
I saw that on the pictures of your boat on Jon's website, that's what got me curious. I'll try leading the sheets for my working jib between the shrouds and see how it goes. Thanks!
douglas_rock@hotmail.com
Jim wrote:As I am always either singlehanding or sailing with small kids (same thing but more fun) I only use a 100% jib on furling running to stationary turning blocks mounted on the side decks as Jon described. I run the sheets aft between the forward stay and center stay. I am able to point much higher with this arrangement. Of course I suffer in light air with only the 100%. It is a trade off.s/v lefty wrote: does anybody have jib fairleads that go on the cabintop or anyplace inboard of the rail? Mine didn't come with any, but she's an early one. What sails would these be good for, and is it worth while putting them on?
douglas_rock@hotmail.com
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m phillips
Re: jib sheets, CD25
Actually, having a good sail maker design sails for your boat (vs
these are the deminsions of all the ...) means being able to get
what you need and what you want. In my case, it included a 110%, a
155% and a full battened, loose foot main. The clew of the 110% is a
bit higher and trims well with my genoa track. Both the jibs have 6"
bridles to get a bit of lift over the life lines. Getting optimum
trim on the 155% requires carefull attention to car position, but
that's only when I'm racing... With proper use of the leechline,
outhaul, topping lift, preventer... etc., these sails have made
Brigitta a force to be reckoned with on light air races.
So, with a good sailmaker, lots of thing can be done!
capt@Brigitta.org
these are the deminsions of all the ...) means being able to get
what you need and what you want. In my case, it included a 110%, a
155% and a full battened, loose foot main. The clew of the 110% is a
bit higher and trims well with my genoa track. Both the jibs have 6"
bridles to get a bit of lift over the life lines. Getting optimum
trim on the 155% requires carefull attention to car position, but
that's only when I'm racing... With proper use of the leechline,
outhaul, topping lift, preventer... etc., these sails have made
Brigitta a force to be reckoned with on light air races.
So, with a good sailmaker, lots of thing can be done!
capt@Brigitta.org