need help on venture 23 rigging

oemoemoenue · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010

I have just bought a 1972 venture 23 . The boat seems in good shape but I am having problems with the rigging. The front sails don't stay in line and the boat tends to site back out of the water making it hard to steer . I would like to know what the rigging should be on this boat if possible. I am also interetsted in anyones opinions of roller ferlings verses sail bags for sail use on this boat.
Thanks for any help
Randy Zondag

QuickMick · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010

SailboatData.com - sailboat database with specifications, drawings and photos, more than 8000 listings

this will help with dimensions.

my rolling furler works like a charm, but i dont know if the cost would be worth it to you on that boat.

not quite sure what you mean by 'dont stay in line' pics might help

LandLocked66c · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010

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pimienta · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2010

Try this page sailboat rig dimensions .com

ToppDogg · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2010

Checkout "The Complete Rigger's Apprentice" by Brion Toss. Your boat may just need to be tuned properly. He also has a DVD Called Tuning your Rig. I have not seen that but the book is priceless.