Peter HK Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Finally launch day...but more of that later. I Quote
Jeff MacDonald Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Hearty congratulations, Peter! Fine job! Quote
Scott Dufour Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Beautiful job! I really like the "wrong way" grain on the coaming. I'm also impressed with the fact that you kept track of the hours even when you worked in small increments- that's good info. So you went for the topping lifts right away? How do you like them? Quote
wkisting Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Congratulations! She's a beauty. I like the graphics for the name and model on the hull, too. Quote
Peter HK Posted September 16, 2009 Author Posted September 16, 2009 Scott said So you went for the topping lifts right away? How do you like them? I like topping lifts on any sail dropped with halyard- stops the boom crashing onto the deck/coaming when dropping and when reefing. They are a single line from the mast head with a snap hook to attach to the adjustable portion on the boom. They clip onto a fitting on the mast for trailing. Quote
Gary Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Great job! I hope you enjoy sailing her for many years. Quote
Mainewinds Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Most Excellent! Really nice work. Quote
Rod Thompson Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Congratulations Wild Cat. You are an inspiration to those of us still in the shop. Peter did you go with the 3 degrees of rake on the masts? Trying to get an idea of what that looks like over the length of the mast. Quote
Peter HK Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 Peter did you go with the 3 degrees of rake on the masts? Trying to get an idea of what that looks like over the length of the mast Yes she has the standard 3 degrees of rake. Here's a photo during the build from directly side on- the rake is pretty clear. Quote
Rod Thompson Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks for view. Any idea of the purpose of the angle? Quote
Peter HK Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks for view. Any idea of the purpose of the angle? Traditionally, adjusting rake was a way to improve sail balance on a new boat- shifting the CE of the sail plan either forward or aft as needed. I suspect on the Coresound it's mainly for looks- ie the balance is right with a little rake and it's aesthetically good. Cheers Peter HK Quote
Gordy Hill Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 My guess is that the rake makes the sail want to hang over the boat rather than where ever it feels like in very light or no wind. Quote
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