Joel Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Well we got the boat outside yesterday and started rigging the sails. I laced the main on because I could not find mast hoops (PVC couplers) that fit over my hinges. I think I might try loops made out of parrel beads. We had a slight breeze which was not able to overcome the resistance of the clubfooted jib sheet through the blocks. I may try to reduce the size of this sheet from 3/8" to 1/4" or 3/16", it might go through the blocks easier. Found lots of new little projects to work on before launching! Still shooting for the first week in June (this year!!) Yeah I know I may have said that a year or two , (or three) ago joel I thought I posted a picture but I guess I still don't know how . Here is a link to one http://picasaweb.google.com/jsacho/SVIslandGirl/photo#5193923956557332450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remod Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Beautiful, Joel, simply beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelix Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 WOW.. Thanks for posting the pictures. You got a beautiful boat, Joel. Good work. .... I defiantly have 'boat fever' now. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Paxton Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 That's one great looking boat, Joel. 3/8" line is overkill for the jib sheet. You'll notice significant improvement with 1/4" line. I have laced my mainsail to the mast for years, and it works just fine. I have not tried the spiral lacing that you used, but have found the back-and-forth method (posted on this board several times) to be very easy to use. The trick is to get some very, very pliable line. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt jake Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Joel, If you want beads, I have a bag full of them. We can also cut some hoops out of ply and trim them up with my lathe if you would like. I went with the ply hoops and IMHO it was a big step up from the beads. Rounded over with a router and sandpaper, soaked in Lind seed oil and buffed out. How's that splicing going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks for the compliments guys. I don't think I would have ever got this far without the support of this group. Jake, I found some 5" schedule 40 couplers for mast hoops. I will pick them up today along with the rest of the stainless screws I need. I will take you up on the beads for the gaff, thanks. The splicing is done. I did the eye for the main sheet yesterday. I did have one mishap while splicing a couple of weeks ago. I cut my hand bad enough for a few stitches (actually they used super glue and a splint) that worked out ok but I couldn't move my index finger for about 2 weeks. I did have a problem with the fid. I got the cover tail tangled up in the core and couldn't get it out. I ended up cutting the core (and the loop on the fid) to get it apart. Found some waxed twine and repaired the fid, good as new : Still looking to launch the first week in June, hope you can make it. joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt jake Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 I only use a knife to cut the line, after that, I switch to scissor. Sorry to hear you cut yourself, I haven't done it in years now, as I don't have many more places to have the scars! I will be around all week, if you are so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kydocfrog Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Agree completely; that's fine looking boat. DocA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I installed my new mast hoops, the smaller jib sheet, and rigged the mainsheet. We're down to a very small punchlist...... should launch on schedule! The mast hoops are a little big, but the main sure goes up nice and easy. I took one of the blocks out of the jib sheet rig. The line runs much easier. I can't imagine needing the extra purchase with this small jib. Here is one more picture http://picasaweb.google.com/jsacho/SVIslandGirl/photo#5196910227435198386 Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remod Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Those tanbark sails really add a nice touch to an already beautiful boat, Joel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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