[frers-list]Forestay Measurements
FRANCIS ALBERT
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Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:31:09 -0800 (PST)
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Mike,
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I'm not sure I saw the part about a pretty serious weather helm in 12 to 15=
knots.
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Obviously if you have the main sheeted in tight with the traveler up that's=
going to create a great deal of weather helm in those conditions.=A0 I wou=
ld usually go with my number 2, a 140% genoa, in 12 to 15 knots.=A0 With th=
at sail, and the main sail traveler down some along with the main as flat a=
s you can get it (cunningham on fairly tight, backstay at 3000 pounds and b=
ottom of the sail as flat as possible), we can sail very fast and while not=
being overpowered or having too much weather helm.
--- On Sat, 1/26/13, Robert Connell <conn2523@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Robert Connell <conn2523@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [frers-list]Forestay Measurements
To: frers-list@lists.frers33.com
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 4:01 PM
Mike, we have sailed Heartbeat and Black Hawk at 46' 1" in under 15 kts and=
had good results, this is a pin to pin measurement, mast is 1" from the ba=
ck of the partner and about 3/4" from furthist aft setting. Every boat has =
it's slight differences. You need to find the right spot for your boat.
--- On Tue, 1/22/13, Michael Argyelan <michael@gosailingchicago.com> wrote:
From: Michael Argyelan <michael@gosailingchicago.com>
Subject: [frers-list]Forestay Measurements
To: frers-list@lists.frers33.com
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 9:58 AM
Ladies and Gents,=20
In the tuning guide it says the forestay should be 46'1" (ish) from the "ho=
unds" to the pin. =A0Traditionally, the hounds refer to where the the upper=
s attach to the mast. =A0Is this supposed to be a pin to pin measurement? =
=A0Just curious as I just bought mine last year and no matter what I did to=
tune the rig, I had some pretty serious weather helm once the breeze got u=
p above 12-15knts. =A0The previous owner used spartite and had the rig in t=
he center. =A0I plan on removing the spartite and placing the rig in the af=
t most position at the step and 1" off the partner as I've read on the site=
. =A0
Any info on correcting weather helm, forestay measurements, etc would be gr=
eatly appreciated.
Gracias.
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Michael
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top" style=3D"font: inherit;"><DIV>Mike,</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I'm not sure I saw the part about a pretty serious weather helm in 12 =
to 15 knots.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN>Obviously</SPAN> if you have the main sheeted in tight with the =
traveler up that's going to create a great deal of weather helm in those co=
nditions. I would usually go with my number 2, a 140% genoa, in 12 to=
15 knots. With that sail, and the main sail traveler down some along=
with the main as flat as you can get it (cunningham on fairly tight, backs=
tay at 3000 pounds and bottom of the sail as flat as possible), we can sail=
very fast and while not being overpowered or having too much weather helm.=
<BR><BR>--- On <B>Sat, 1/26/13, Robert <SPAN>Connell</SPAN> <I><conn2523=
@yahoo.com></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px"><BR>From: Robert Connell <conn2523@yahoo.com><B=
R>Subject: Re: [frers-list]Forestay Measurements<BR>To: frers-list@lists.fr=
ers33.com<BR>Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 4:01 PM<BR><BR>
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<TD vAlign=3Dtop>Mike, we have sailed Heartbeat and Black Hawk at 46' 1" in=
under 15 kts and had good results, this is a pin to pin measurement, mast =
is 1" from the back of the partner and about 3/4" from furthist aft setting=
. Every boat has it's slight differences. You need to find the right spot f=
or your boat.<BR><BR>--- On <B>Tue, 1/22/13, Michael Argyelan <I><michae=
l@gosailingchicago.com></I></B> wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE style=3D"BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5=
px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px"><BR>From: Michael Argyelan <michael@gosailingchica=
go.com><BR>Subject: [frers-list]Forestay Measurements<BR>To: frers-list@=
lists.frers33.com<BR>Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 9:58 AM<BR><BR>
<DIV id=3Dyiv613358923>Ladies and Gents,=20
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>In the tuning guide it says the forestay should be 46'1" (ish) from th=
e "hounds" to the pin. Traditionally, the hounds refer to where the t=
he uppers attach to the mast. Is this supposed to be a pin to pin mea=
surement? Just curious as I just bought mine last year and no matter =
what I did to tune the rig, I had some pretty serious weather helm once the=
breeze got up above 12-15knts. The previous owner used spartite and =
had the rig in the center. I plan on removing the spartite and placin=
g the rig in the aft most position at the step and 1" off the partner as I'=
ve read on the site. </DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>Any info on correcting weather helm, forestay measurements, etc would =
be greatly appreciated.</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>Gracias.<BR clear=3Dall>
<DIV><BR></DIV>-- <BR>Michael<BR><BR></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></TD></TR></T=
BODY></TABLE></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></td></tr></table>
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