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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-10-2010, 14:37
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
10 knots 6 winds to loosen it off. 18 knots 6...

10 knots 6 winds to loosen it off. 18 knots 6 winds back on. 25 knots wind it like buggery .....

In the trade winds: set in Panama, ease in Sydney :)

Even racing boats dont adjust them at...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-10-2010, 04:18
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
I was on a boat last night with a screw type...

I was on a boat last night with a screw type adjuster. instead of a wheel to wind it there was 2 neat folding handles flush against the backstay. Fine idea and would have to be on the more...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-10-2010, 03:18
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
This is an ex-racing boat so unless the mast has...

This is an ex-racing boat so unless the mast has been changed to a cruising mast (I doubt it) then it prolly needs backstay adjustment....

.... now technology has changed since I raced, but these...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2010, 03:00
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
The CYC website has a list of all the Sydney...

The CYC website has a list of all the Sydney Hobart entries, etc. You could have a look and pice some more history together :)
Check with RPAYC too as it raced in the Coffs Harbour race from there...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2010, 02:51
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
Are you trying to say the designer of the boat...

Are you trying to say the designer of the boat that won the Americas cup off YOU just designs run of the mill non-radical boats?

Then it must have been the better sailors that won the Americas...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-10-2010, 02:19
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
I still think a pro needs to see this boat. Its...

I still think a pro needs to see this boat.
Its a racing boat of the highest order of its time.
Ben Lexan (previous name Bob Miller) the designer of Australias sucessful Americas Cup winner in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2010, 04:13
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
Oh, just saw its a Lexan 40 Better get a...

Oh, just saw its a Lexan 40

Better get a rigger who knows them to have a perve.

See who the CYC or RPAYC recommends.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-10-2010, 04:12
Replies: 83
Views: 18,633
Posted By MarkJ
The bottomscrew thingy is the cheapest (and...

The bottomscrew thingy is the cheapest (and best!)

You may need an expert to look at this.

Is the Mainsail the one with the boat or have you had a new one made?
Is the mast tapered at the...
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