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05-07-2011, 18:42
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Mainsail
Hunter 310.....sail stops about 3 feet short of going to the top of the mast....I have tried everything I can think of....Any ideas ? Help is appreciated !
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05-07-2011, 18:44
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Re: Mainsail
release the boom vang
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05-07-2011, 18:44
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Re: Mainsail
Is it the correct main? Maybe it's not a full hoist.
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05-07-2011, 18:48
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As I typed my question, that occurred to me. Thank you for confirming.....and for taking the time to respond!!!!!!
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05-07-2011, 19:34
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Re: Mainsail
Quote:
Originally Posted by callmecrazy
release the boom vang
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And the mainsheet.
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05-07-2011, 19:58
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Re: Mainsail
Maybe the boat had more weatherhelm than the PO wanted and he had the sail shortened.
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05-07-2011, 20:23
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If the sail is from another boat, was the boom raised to clear a bimini ??
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05-07-2011, 22:16
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Re: Mainsail
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Originally Posted by twoblocktom
If the sail is from another boat, was the boom raised to clear a bimini ?? |
If the boom was raised, would not the luff be too long?
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05-07-2011, 23:14
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Re: Mainsail
Release the out haul.
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05-07-2011, 23:31
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Re: Mainsail
Release the hounds !
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06-07-2011, 09:30
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Re: Mainsail
Do you have a Cunningham?
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06-07-2011, 09:47
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Re: Mainsail
Hmmm... for the OP:
So far no one has asked the crucial question: do you mean that the sail stops short with the luff tight all the way from the tack to the headboard, or with slack remaining in the luff?
These are very different situations with different causes and cures. Give us some help here!
Cheers,
Jim
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06-07-2011, 09:52
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Re: Mainsail
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Cate
These are very different situations with different causes and cures. Give us some help here!
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Or maybe a photograph.
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06-07-2011, 09:53
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Re: Mainsail
Aarrgh Jim, why spoil it  I was going to ask if he is sure he is on his own boat 
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06-07-2011, 12:17
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Re: Mainsail
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Originally Posted by Blue Stocking
Aarrgh Jim, why spoil it I was going to ask if he is sure he is on his own boat |
Yes, that is one problem with production boats -- you could easily get the wrong one!!
Also, we should ask him if the problem with the mains'l is worse after happy hour.
OP, we await clarification...
JIm
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