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Post by dbostrom on Apr 20, 2017 21:40:48 GMT
Browsing through photos here at the gallery I came across a shot of a 39i apparently beating out from a harbor, in a blow. The boat appears to be rigged with an inner stay, thus allowing her to fly a storm jib. Does anybody have more information on this modification? Owned by a regular here on the forum, by any chance? Photo here: goo.gl/photos/PN8ej9WbBcWdWxKG8 |
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Post by MalcolmP on Apr 21, 2017 8:09:22 GMT
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Post by sunnydayz on Apr 21, 2017 22:14:53 GMT
Browsing through photos here at the gallery I came across a shot of a 39i apparently beating out from a harbor, in a blow. The boat appears to be rigged with an inner stay, thus allowing her to fly a storm jib. Does anybody have more information on this modification? Owned by a regular here on the forum, by any chance? Photo here: goo.gl/photos/PN8ej9WbBcWdWxKG8Not sure about the 39i. We fitted a furling staysail to our SO45 and would not be without it. Last week we came up to Cuba from Jamaica and had constant 35knots, plus gusting over 40. Staysail alone she sailed beautifully. We fitted a Furlex model with all lines led aft, you don't want to going forward in those conditions. It takes a little more time to tack the genoa under normal conditions, but in a big blow the staysail is superb. Wifi is problematic here but but may have put some info on our blog. Steve |
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Post by ianpowolny on Apr 22, 2017 17:12:29 GMT
Steve,
Would be intereted to know how you've rig the furler. We have a 45DS and have looked at fitting a furler but can't figure out how best to attach it to the deck.
Ian
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Post by sunnydayz on Apr 23, 2017 15:54:32 GMT
Hi Ian, We chose to go with a Selen LS200 unit, but you could equally use a Facnor or Profurl system. You will need to add running back stays as well. The base of the furler we fitted to a triangular plate just in front of the anchor locker with a stainless steel reinforcing plate underneath. The plate and bolts went behind the the cover in the front cabin for the windlass, so no unsightly fittings. We went for short tracks on the coachroof which we added reinforcing washers to from underneath. Some photos here afloat365.blogspot.com/2015/04/More than happy to take more detailed pictures for you, but the wifi is so poor here in Cuba, I may not be able to send until we reach the Caymans in a few weeks time. Happy to answer any further queries. All the best. Steve |
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Post by dbostrom on Apr 24, 2017 23:18:46 GMT
Thanks all, and sunnydayz I for one would be delighted to see some pictures. I've installed an augmented snubber attachment in the overhead space you mention and have photos of that area so at least on my account please don't go to the trouble of dropping panels!
Any info on attachment at the mast? How much hole is required to be drilled? Is a backing/reinforcement arrangement inside the mast necessary?
Finally, I've read of arrangements allowing the inner forestay to be disconnected and stowed, with a hank-on sail employed when in use, thereby avoiding the bother of the genoa or whatever dragging between the inner forestay and the "normal" foil. For infrequent use this seems like a reasonable option. Does anybody have an opinion on that?
At some point I'd like to take our boat up to the region of the Aleutians (from base in NW Washington and hopefully more than a pipe dream) and in that respect having a sail plan B seems like a good idea if it does not result in massive remodeling. Hence also the thought of a more-or-less stowable arrangement.
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Post by hoppy on Apr 25, 2017 0:33:14 GMT
You could use a Code 0 roller with a 2-1 halyard with a storm sail but should speak to a sail maker to see what they say.
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Post by dbostrom on Apr 25, 2017 4:22:15 GMT
The funny thing is, my sailmaker is the guy usually telling me "no, you don't need to do [insane plan] and I won't take your money if you try." I'm looking for permission as much as I am information.  |
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Post by MalcolmP on Apr 25, 2017 6:36:53 GMT
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