I've recently read about rigging a second foward stay to accomodate a storm jib. Attaching Storm jib to existing stay would move the center of effort too far foward and produce excessive weather helm.
Would appreciate any comments regarding veracity of this concept and details for locating stay on mast. Thanks.
RBernier@alsic.com
Typhoon Storm Jib
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sloopjohnl
Re: Typhoon Storm Jib
i have sailed comfortably in 25 knots with gusts to 35 using a single reefed main and a working jib sheeted tight. i think if i was going to encounter 30-35 knots regularly i would add a second reef in the main and have a blade for a jib. beyond that i would want a storm trysail or a safe seat in a marina. a second stay in the foretriangle sounds complicated to me.
Bob Bernier wrote: I've recently read about rigging a second foward stay to accomodate a storm jib. Attaching Storm jib to existing stay would move the center of effort too far foward and produce excessive weather helm.
Would appreciate any comments regarding veracity of this concept and details for locating stay on mast. Thanks.
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Richard Stephens
Re: Typhoon Storm Jib
Bob,
With the small, fractional fore-triangle on the Ty, I don't think an inner stay is necessary. As sloopjohnl says, you will be very snug under working jib and reefed main.
When things get really wild, I sail under working jib only. As a previous thread commented, you can sail close to the wind with neutral helm under jib only. In order to tack, bear away from the wind to pick up some speed, and put the helm down smoothly: she will come about.
If you are thinking of surviving a real storm, I would say you would be better off lying to a sea anchor if you can't get into port. The Ty's large cockpit is vulnerable in breaking seas, and I would want to keep the bows into the waves.
Regards,
Richard.
richard@memory-map.com
With the small, fractional fore-triangle on the Ty, I don't think an inner stay is necessary. As sloopjohnl says, you will be very snug under working jib and reefed main.
When things get really wild, I sail under working jib only. As a previous thread commented, you can sail close to the wind with neutral helm under jib only. In order to tack, bear away from the wind to pick up some speed, and put the helm down smoothly: she will come about.
If you are thinking of surviving a real storm, I would say you would be better off lying to a sea anchor if you can't get into port. The Ty's large cockpit is vulnerable in breaking seas, and I would want to keep the bows into the waves.
Regards,
Richard.
richard@memory-map.com