Tim Diebert Posted May 20, 2005 Author Posted May 20, 2005 So far so good. I do think it might be just a tad too long for the jib and may shorten it. I would like to try it with the big headsail first. The coolest part of this is it is 'self tending', in the sense that when you gybe the headsail over, the thing just rotates over to the other side. You have to kind of 'drive' it over with sheet tension. But it worked the first time I tried it. That may not be so easy with the larger sail with the big foot. It is pretty light...I think the metal connector/clasp thing at the end is the heaviest part. I forget the name of that kind of fitting. Works great though. Now, in conjunction with this, I am working on a way to get the main to go more forward or more square to the boat for dead downwind stuff. Maybe a way to remove the aft stay..... I am wondering about the effect of a gaff headed sail...with the twist and all....in this regard. John B? Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted May 20, 2005 Posted May 20, 2005 I was thinking about using an aluminum pool cleaning pole that I have, but it is a bit long. I like the entire concept for the mast end. Will have to give that a try. Thanks. 8) Quote
Tim Diebert Posted May 20, 2005 Author Posted May 20, 2005 Glad to be the Guinea Pig Barry. An aluminum pole would be perfect. Non ferrous and light...you being on the saltchuck and all. I guess you could shorten it up somehow huh? Quote
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