[Public-list] inverter

[J Bergquist]

John-

Is that mid-splice a core-to-core splice or is it sewn together and whipped?


If core-to-core, how exactly do you do that? I assume your lines are
double-braid. Not sure I see how that would work without running an end
through. is there something I am missing? Can you do it like a mobius
brummel by tucking twice and collapsing then pulling the middle back through
each collapsed tuck sequentially? Can you then get the cover to swallow it
back up?

J

On 10/11/06, John Birch <Sunstone at cogeco.ca> wrote:
>
> We stopped using shackles on genoa & jib clews a number of years ago. We
> use
> a continuous line mid spliced to the clew which reduces sheet hang-up
> during
> tacks. I highly recommend it, particularly on roller furlers as you seldom
> change sails. We keep a spare set of sheets if we have to change out sails
> for tying on. On Chutes we use a shackle and Gord's line is ideal for that
> purpose.
>
> Hope this is a help.
> Cheers,
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] inverter
>
>
> > Hi there -
> >
> > I think 3:1 would usually be enough... Although you might wish for more
> > the
> > few days of the year there is a gale blowing during a race.
> >
> > I think 7/16 is good for genoa sheets; strength is not an issue; comfort
> > on
> > the hand is the thing.  Bigger is better, but you will resent the weight
> > when sailing in light airs.
> >
> > We use a bronze snap shackle for the genny clew but it is lethal when
> > flogging and I am going back to tying bowlines.
> >
> > Our spinnaker sheets are 5/16" poly sheathed dyneema... Very light,
> don't
> > absorb water and thick enough to hold in most conditions.  We use small
> > bronze snap shackles for the clews .
> >
> > Gord
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> I am thinking of installing an inverter. Has anybody got any particular
> >> items for discussion on this topic?
> >>
> >> Also, I bought some sweet Schaeffer towable jib leads on sale at APS
> and
> >> want to rig them up. Any advice on how much purchase is needed to move
> >> the
> >> leads around smoothly with the jib loaded up? Is 3:1 enough? I saw some
> >> boats at the show have 4 or 5:1.
> >>
> >> What size jib sheets do most people use? Mine are monster 1/2" line
> that
> >> I
> >> bought at Bacons before I knew anything about buying line. I want to
> >> replace
> >> them and was thinking 3/8".  I have heard some people say they like
> 7/16"
> >> is
> >> that for strength or for cleat holding? How do most folks attach
> >> jibsheets
> >> to the clew? Currently I use a lark's head which is nice because there
> is
> >> no
> >> metal at the sheet/clew interface, no chance of catching on something,
> >> and
> >> it's never slipped on me yet. But I was thinking of maybe splicing
> these
> >> lines to the clew (then have a set for each sail...a bit expensive...)
> or
> >> using a shackle. I have seen some people just use bowlines. I'd be
> >> interested in knowing if anybody has a particularly good method for
> doing
> >> this.
> >>
> >> Finally, what do people use for light weather spinnaker sheets?
> Diameter?
> >> Means of attachment? I figure you could use a VERY small ronstan
> shackle
> >> spliced to the sheet and that would probably be no heavier than a
> >> bowline.
> >> Has anybody tried the plastic shackles? They are really light.
> >>
> >> Thoughts?
> >>
> >> J Bergquist
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