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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-09-2010, 09:35

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Heavy Weather Downwind Sailing

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Posted By Dockhead

You don't use a preventer in that case because...

You don't use a preventer in that case because the boom is centered. You harden up the main sheet against the topping lift. You can harden the vang for good measure if you like.

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-09-2010, 03:44

Replies: 17

Heavy Weather Downwind Sailing

Views: 7,831

Posted By Dockhead

1. Well, you don't need a preventer if your...

1. Well, you don't need a preventer if your mainsail is not up at all.

2. You don't need a drogue if your boat is sailing comfortably, even if it's more than hull speed.

3. Amen on the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-09-2010, 03:09

Replies: 17

Heavy Weather Downwind Sailing

Views: 7,831

Posted By Dockhead

Indeed. It is hard to comprehend the geometrical...

Indeed. It is hard to comprehend the geometrical way that force increases with wind speed. If you look at this video:

YouTube - 20100824_003.mp4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4vMA6SMGgs)
...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-09-2010, 01:56

Replies: 17

Heavy Weather Downwind Sailing

Views: 7,831

Posted By Dockhead

The staysail on our boat will not set at all...

The staysail on our boat will not set at all downwind. We roll it up. In 35+ knots of wind when sailing on any point of sail other than a run, we do use the staysail and reefed main, without the...

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