CD22's and jib sheets

[Pat Turner]

I'm having a new Main and Working Jib made for my CD 22 and had a question re: the rigging for the jib. Currently my jib sheets for the working jib run inside the side stays to a fixed point on the deck (a small padeye) and then back to the cockpit. Is this the way all the CD22's were set up and have any CD22 owners out there come up with any custom ideas here? The reason I ask is that the sailmaker has told me that with a fixed point like that you must design the sail arount that point and perhaps there is a more effecient sail to design if that rigging set up were a little different. Also my sails have a tendency to drape over the Bow Pulpit if I'm on anything but a close haul - is that typical or should I try a small pendent to get it up off the deck and over the pulpit?

Comments from all would be appreciated.

Thanks

Pat



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[Dana]

Your sailmaker is correct. You may wish to consider replacing the fixed padeyes with a track jib sheet block system. This is usually about 1-1/2 feet of track each side of the boat which passes thru the current padeye position. There is a standard sheeting angle as measured off the bow. I think I remember something like 12 to 15 degrees.

On other boats, they usually make this track recessed into the deck for trip hazzard but I don't see a problem with a surface mounted track. With increasing wind you will have better control of the luff tension by moving the track block forward, etc. The thru bolting should, of course, be backed for the track load.

Dana



darenius@aol.com

[Dana]

Pat,

On the lifeline question...

Many folks drop the connection point of the lifeline to a lower position on the bow pulpit when sail chafe is a problem. This is done with an add-on clamp-on D-ring to the pulpit. The other method is as you suggested, to add to the foot of the sail (if you have the extra hoisting hieght to the forestay). That does, however, move the center of effort of the sail up and back. May affect balance.



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[Daryl Miglia]

You might concider a club footed self tending jib similar to the CD28. I had one on the CD22 I just sold. Performance is the same or better and it makes single handing a breeze. I still have pictures if you are interested. Just e-mial me with an address and I'll send them
Daryl Miglia
dmiglia@gwe.net

I'm having a new Main and Working Jib made for my CD 22 and had a question re: the rigging for the jib. Currently my jib sheets for the working jib run inside the side stays to a fixed point on the deck (a small padeye) and then back to the cockpit. Is this the way all the CD22's were set up and have any CD22 owners out there come up with any custom ideas here? The reason I ask is that the sailmaker has told me that with a fixed point like that you must design the sail arount that point and perhaps there is a more effecient sail to design if that rigging set up were a little different. Also my sails have a tendency to drape over the Bow Pulpit if I'm on anything but a close haul - is that typical or should I try a small pendent to get it up off the deck and over the pulpit?

Comments from all would be appreciated.

Thanks

Pat

dmiglia@gwe.net