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I wasn't sure where to post this, but as the concept is new to me, I thought I would post it here.
I'm refurbishing a 26' sloop. Right now I'm working on the deck - re-coring, re-mounting hardware, painting, etc. This boat has jib and genoa fairlead tracks all over the deck.
There is a pair alongside the cockpit, a pair alongside the cabin trunk, a pair that run in a curve just inside the toerail, and a short pair along the tops of the cockpit combings.
I have no idea when to use the various tracks for running the jib/genoa leads. My guess is to use the inboard ones when close hauled and the outboard ones when running.
My big question is whether, during my refit, should I remount all these tracks where they are, or just remount the ones I know I'll need to get going and mount the other ones as I learn to sail this boat?
BTW - I have 150%, 130%, 100% foresails and a staysail.
Thanks
I'm refurbishing a 26' sloop. Right now I'm working on the deck - re-coring, re-mounting hardware, painting, etc. This boat has jib and genoa fairlead tracks all over the deck.
There is a pair alongside the cockpit, a pair alongside the cabin trunk, a pair that run in a curve just inside the toerail, and a short pair along the tops of the cockpit combings.
I have no idea when to use the various tracks for running the jib/genoa leads. My guess is to use the inboard ones when close hauled and the outboard ones when running.
My big question is whether, during my refit, should I remount all these tracks where they are, or just remount the ones I know I'll need to get going and mount the other ones as I learn to sail this boat?
BTW - I have 150%, 130%, 100% foresails and a staysail.
Thanks