Ketch rig - utilizing its full potential

[s/v Jedi]

Both mizzen and main mast have their windward runner set. When you enlarge the photo you can clearly see the main runner... it goes all the way to the masthead.

The leeward runners aren't removed. They have a small control line with which you can pull them forward and out of the way. The control lines go into small cam cleats like used for jib-sheets on small dinghies.

As the asymmetric spinnaker is... well, asymmetric, the windward runner isn't in it's way while reaching. There's a nifty way of attaching the clew: it has two small block & tackles that connect to pad-eyes on each side of the deck... like a double main sheet on some boats (cats) without vangs. With these, you can control the clew, moving it sideways to that the spinnaker stays clear from the runner. This is how cat's do it too, you have the beam of the boat to work with.

Edit: we can't run downwind, we have to gybe downwind because of the aft swept spreaders. We have only one option for a dead run downwind and that is a huge symmetric spinnaker for the main. It has to be the only sail up for a run.

The bowsprit isn't articulating but a clew-line is used to control height of the clew. Beowulf takes it a step further as she can move the bowsprit to windward.

ciao!
Nick.

[Make It So]

Originally Posted by Christian Van H

Jeez Jedi! Sundeer owners are always so damn TECHNICAL! It comes from memorizing their bible, The Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia! (wait, I memorized that too...) As for the Triatic stay...EVERYONE knows its main purpose is to drag down the good stick should the other fail for any reason! I can say this, because I have one too!

I really like your advice on testing trim with the autopilot. Dashew would be proud!!!

Christian: My first post, ever, I have to say you are hilarious in a knowledgeable and helpful way!

I am sure I am joined by others in saying Thank You...

David