[Alberg30] re: twings

[Mike Lehman]

I have two cars on my main genoa track. One is shoved all the way forward. I 
attach a large snatch block that I can move from one side to the other. When 
needed I lead the guy through the snatch block to gain more control. I would 
caution anyone planning to use the inner tracks on the newer style boats for 
any heavy work. I would put some backing plates under these before using 
them. I removed mine entirely due to lack of use and to eliminate a toe 
stubber. When I did, I ground down the glass spacer to make the deck flush. 
I found numerous voids under the glass space which I filled with epoxy, and 
was relieved that I never used them.



Mike Lehman
"Gilleleje" #505





----Original Message Follows----
From: "Christopher Sousa" <casousa81 at hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Alberg30] re: twings
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 18:43:54 -0400

In response to the question on spinnaker twings.  My experience with them 
has only been on smaller boats, such as the J22 and the like.  I was 
debating installing them on our alberg however, as I have had similar issues 
with sheeting angles.  I was debating using the inner jib tracks as a 
position for twings, with cam cleats on the outer part of the cockpit 
coamings.  The other option, and this is the one that i have had more 
experience with, is to have a lazy guy/sheet setup, which utilizes 2 guys 
and 2 sheets, the guys being run inboard midships while the sheets are run 
further aft.  The issue with this, however, is the need for more line and 
gear.

If anyone has any further input on this, i'd be glad to hear it so as to 
figure out a nice setup.

Thanks,
-Chris Sousa
114





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