heres my tips on rigging quickly
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:01 pm
I broke down and slipped Catigale in the Hudson last season, I logged 700 miles on her that year!
When I did trailer her I disconnect the CDI furler/150 Genoa at the fractional rig and then pull the whole furler flush with the mast and put a sail tie every 3 feet. The Furler and furler line go into a one gallon Ziploc bag which also gets sail tied to the mast. First Season I tried all sorts of tricks with poles to support the furler the 3 feet or so it stuck off the mast - this is a lot cleaner. Ideally, a quick release pin on the masthead connect would make this a snap.
Someone on the board gave me the lifeline release trick last year - I put quick pull pins on the lifelines so I dont have to dance the mast anymore.
I also use cable ties to secure shrouds and lines - then cut them free for sailing. You use a lot of time knotting rope and dressing shrouds Ive found.
I cant touch Chips 19 minutes, 29 is my best. Ill defend that Im probably still triple checking things which I think is prudent (no offense to anyone or their records intended)
I dont have mast raising gear - I lift the mast (Im 6'1" 210 pounds, blessed with a strong back) from the companionway with a dockline looped over the crotch of the mast, then led forward to the pulpit. Once I have the mast up I grab the dock line and walk forward keeping tension on the mast by keeping the line taut. Pin the furler in and life is good. I usually had a problem with a kink in the shrouds and adjustor plates, but learned the trick with that is 1 inch PVC tube which will keep them in the right place.
Happy Sailing everyone - not long now for us Upstaters...
When I did trailer her I disconnect the CDI furler/150 Genoa at the fractional rig and then pull the whole furler flush with the mast and put a sail tie every 3 feet. The Furler and furler line go into a one gallon Ziploc bag which also gets sail tied to the mast. First Season I tried all sorts of tricks with poles to support the furler the 3 feet or so it stuck off the mast - this is a lot cleaner. Ideally, a quick release pin on the masthead connect would make this a snap.
Someone on the board gave me the lifeline release trick last year - I put quick pull pins on the lifelines so I dont have to dance the mast anymore.
I also use cable ties to secure shrouds and lines - then cut them free for sailing. You use a lot of time knotting rope and dressing shrouds Ive found.
I cant touch Chips 19 minutes, 29 is my best. Ill defend that Im probably still triple checking things which I think is prudent (no offense to anyone or their records intended)
I dont have mast raising gear - I lift the mast (Im 6'1" 210 pounds, blessed with a strong back) from the companionway with a dockline looped over the crotch of the mast, then led forward to the pulpit. Once I have the mast up I grab the dock line and walk forward keeping tension on the mast by keeping the line taut. Pin the furler in and life is good. I usually had a problem with a kink in the shrouds and adjustor plates, but learned the trick with that is 1 inch PVC tube which will keep them in the right place.
Happy Sailing everyone - not long now for us Upstaters...