Stay Sail... aka Cutter Rig

[Erik Hardtle]

Just finished testing and posting my newest mod... a Stay Sail... (aka Cutter Rig)



Features:
====> Self Tacking
-using the smallest track and car harken makes. Video: [url]mms://208.180.16.65/StaySailTacking.wmv[/url]
====> Roller Furling
- didn't know they can make roller furlers that small.
====> Detachable
- I can lift it off the deck and lay it up against the mast while on the water if I don't want to use it.
====> Good Reading Spot
- my wife can read a book on the bow. (didn't really plan that one... just kinda happened.)



Cons:
-----> I blame Billy and Ron for putting the idea in my head.
-----> Can't open the front hatch when it is hooked up. (unless I detach it)
-----> It added 1 minute to my 9 minute set-up and launch time.

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Capt Erik, Admiral Jean, First Mate Christina & Swabbie Nicole
1999 MacGregor 26X, "KnotShore"
New Bern, NC

[mastreb]

Erik that's a great rig! Please post where you got the parts and what it cost, I've been looking for a convenient way to add a smaller jib.

[arknoah]

Pretty intriguing mod!

[Knot Tied Down]

Curious about your anchor! Can you tell me how you have it set up?

[zoneboy]

Nicely done, but I can't get the video to load.

[mastreb]

Nicely done, but I can't get the video to load.

Download VLC (google it) to play it on any platform.

[Erik Hardtle]

Parts:

West Marine:
Furler..........................149026..... ($218)
Turnbuckle....................171613
Long D Shackle...............110751
2 snap shackles...............148702
2 blocks........................200027
1 jib lead.......................10947604
1 cam cleat....................367211
2 stanchion furling leads....2637312

Lowes:
100 feet of Jib sheet $90

from Harken directly: ($220)
2707.1.2M track micro
274 Track Bend
-------6.5" radius
-------5" chord depth
-------3'10" length
-------horizontal bend
---------------------( i had to bend it vertically just a little, make sure to heat it up and bend it slowly and evenly.)
2700 micro car traveller
2706 2 track end stops

Online:
Used Jib Sail ($200)
Local Sail Shop:
cut and add sunbrella

Total: $1048
There was probably some more small things... but I didn't keep exact track of everything. (didn't get everything at once, easier to swallow in small trips)

[Erik Hardtle]

You can check out the Anchor mod on my website. Click the world button under my name.

[Knot Tied Down]

Thanks Erik...What a great page you have put together. Lots of nice mods as well. I checked out the anchor photos and video...very Unique!

[bartmac]

And I though I'd modified my 26X....well after looking at Erik's website I'd better go back to work to catch up.....nice work....might steal some of the ideas!!!!!

[ROAD Soldier]

And I though I'd modified my 26X....well after looking at Erik's website I'd better go back to work to catch up.....nice work....might steal some of the ideas!!!!!

That’s ok imitation around here is the best form of flattery provided you are man enough to handle the BS that goes with it. However there will be less BS when you take someone else’s idea and improve upon it. Eric has definitely improved upon the staysail idea with one exception. I think Eric’s staysail moves out to far. This extended travel will not allow his boat to take full advantage of a staysail that can allow you to get so close to the wind that you can sail on a beat.

Now once you are successful in improving on a proven idea you have just up the anti. This in turn makes any self respecting red blooded American male have to hit the drawing board or bring out some plans he has had on the back burner. Dam you Erick my wife's new kitchen will never get done at this rate .

[bartmac]

The whole gambit of Eriks modifications is what interested me.....cost effectiveness has always been a overriding principle for me....ie do it yourself,take an inexpensive/unwanted/unloved/unused item and make it "do".... Ebay and our close proximity to major population centres means a gold mine of unwanted...no longer shiney bits which our throw away society no longer wants.Just imagine the cost what the features Erik has now included in his Mac if factory standard