Forum: Gear & Maintenance
09-17-2011
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
A-frame to lift and lower the mast.
I've done the gin pole method using boom as a gin pole on my C&C24 and did not like the swaying as the mast is at the low position (boat in the water). While researching the stabilizing system i...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-11-2011
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Replies: 78
Views: 11,723
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-23-2010
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,513
Sail Gate.
Alternative solution to the stoppers is installing a sail gate - no stoppers are needed and main slugs go all the way down allowing for reefing. Have a look on the cncphotoalbum site ----> Do It...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-23-2010
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,513
Heave-to.
I have yet to test heaving-to in 15+ winds, but found that in ~10 knots I need to roll in my 135% genoa down to about a "handkerchief" size to get the desired balance (main still full size).
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Forum: Sailnet.com Polls
07-15-2008
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Replies: 181
Views: 16,568
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Forum: Sailnet.com Polls
07-15-2008
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Replies: 268
Views: 22,532
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-20-2008
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Replies: 11
Views: 725
Greetings from Hamilton.
Hey Ryszard!
Excellent job on your boat.
I daysail on Hamilton Harbour on my C&C24 and I am still in the dreaming stages of sailing in the south...
All the best!
Marek
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-04-2008
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,423
Jackline pics.
SD and TB: Thanks for the pics.
I think I get the idea: the slugs can move up/down in respect to the luff of sail so they can stay above the stopper while reefing.
Thanks again.
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-04-2008
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,423
Jackline pics?
SD - would you happen to have a pic of this device?
I've heard about this but was not able to figure out how it looks/works.
I am working on my reefing system and need to tame those slugs falling...
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
05-13-2008
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,300
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Forum: Gear & Maintenance
05-13-2008
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,300
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