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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-10-2010, 03:32
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
Age doesn't = knowledge The J-27 comes...

Age doesn't = knowledge

The J-27 comes standard with one, by the way it's not 100K nor does that have anything to do with it.

Here's part of the tuning guide from J boats

GENOA TRIM:
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-10-2010, 05:43
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
I don't think so, a straight 4:1 will be too hard...

I don't think so, a straight 4:1 will be too hard to pull.

U need to look at cascading systems perhaps an 8:1 (2*2*2) cascade before the final 6:1 purchase.

Now this will be lees prone to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2010, 16:18
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
Pre bend depends on the rig design. Usually...

Pre bend depends on the rig design.

Usually there are two lower shrouds, so U can play those for pre bend, but you're putting the cart before the horse.

U only need pre-bend based on the way...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2010, 11:20
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
no not at all The rake is controlled...

no not at all



The rake is controlled by the headstay length.



Yes U will bend the stick flattening out the main.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2010, 04:19
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
Wow I didn't expect this much resistance for the...

Wow I didn't expect this much resistance for the need for a backstay adjuster. Sailing for 35 years I assumed everyone used them. :thumb:

When the wind is us up say 15-20+ with waves, go stand at...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2010, 19:15
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
Sure you can :whistling:

Sure you can :whistling:
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2010, 04:48
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By Jimbo2010
you don't need one, just make sure you only sail...

you don't need one, just make sure you only sail downwind!:whistling:
If you don't like adjusting things get a power boat.......oh U still need to adjust that throttle thingy!

Sheets, halyards &...
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