Dale Niemann Posted May 2, 2007 Report Posted May 2, 2007 Today I finished installing all the hardware on my CS17 "Lively" and thought I was ready for launching at Cedar Key this weekend. However, when I raised the sails and tried to set up the sprit I had problems. I have two problems I am hoping someone of you will be able to help me with. First, apparently, I do not know how to wrap the mast with the line and D Ring because every time I tried to use it, it would loosen up. Is there a special kind of line I should be using? I am using one-forth inch dacron braided line which seems slick. What kind of knot should I use? Second, I bought the "Gordy" hardware for the main which includes a "D" ring, two blocks and a snap. When I try to tighten the sprit up it appears that the sprit is too short by a couple of inches. By using the snap I guess I should have made the sprit longer. I guess the fix is to remove the snap and hook the block directly to the mast. Any suggestions or photos that might help me figure it out before I go to Cedar Key would really be appreciated. Thanks, Dale Quote
Tom Lathrop Posted May 2, 2007 Report Posted May 2, 2007 Don't feel bad Dale. After we decided how the snotter would be rigged on Southern Skimmer, I had to scarf an additional length on the the mainsail sprit. A snap will make rigging/unrigging quicker and easier but a simple knot will do for Cedar Key. No excuses. Bring the boat. Rigging was not completed (well not fully completed even then) on Southern Skimmer until it got to Florida. Quote
Designer Posted May 2, 2007 Report Posted May 2, 2007 Dale, I am with Tom, bring the boat. You can scarf some extra length onto the sprit. If you don't have time, grab some splints and some duct tape and a piece of wood for an extension and come sailing. You can make it pretty later. Quote
Dale Niemann Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Posted May 2, 2007 Thanks Graham, Tom & Ray for your help and encouragement. I will be at Cedar Key even if I have to use the motor launch configuration. I thought I might have to scarf an additional piece but was hoping not to. Is there any special size or type of line to wrap the mast with. Thanks, Dale Quote
Dale Niemann Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks Graham, See you all tomorrow. I have decided to scarf on more length to main sprit. Dale Quote
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