[Public-List] Jyb track location on foredeck

[David Terrell]

The photo of hull 499 on the web site has the jib lead to the inner 
track. Might be a good place to look.

David


On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Meinhold, Michael J. wrote:

> I have used both one and two reefs and find it comfortably
> weather-helmed close hauled.
> I am usually too busy to measure my tacking angles consistently, but I
> believe I tack tighter with the working jib and 2 reefs than with the 
> #1
> and 2 reefs.
> I think that racing you would not be optimal with the working jib 
> unless
> you were in gale conditions, but I use it to make singlehanded sailing
> safer and more pleasant.
> The short sheets make tacking much easier, and the high cut makes
> visibility to leeward much better.
>
> I am looking at the A30 sailplan and Alberg drew the working jib sheet
> to a point just forward of the main cabin forward window. I would have
> to look at my cars, but I think that's about where I have them.
> Unfortunately there is no deck plan that I am aware of to locate them,
> but let me know and I will measure mine out.
>
> I would guess #318 is a transitional boat - do you have standup or 
> flat
> toe-rails?
>
> Mike
> Rinn Duin #272
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Glenn
> Brooks
> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:54 AM
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Jyb track location on foredeck
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> Very interesting. How does your boat balance with the working jib?  Do
> you usually sail with one reef or two with the jib?
>
> Thanks
> Glenn
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jan 29, 2014, at 7:41 AM, "Meinhold, Michael J."
> <MICHAEL.J.MEINHOLD at leidos.com> wrote:
>>
>> I have used my working jib quite a bit on the Chesapeake in 18-35 
>> knots, mostly singlehanding.
>> It was built to the Chesapeake Bay A30 One-Design rules (Luff 30'
> Foot
>> 10'3   Leech 25'9",    LP 8.52',  or 82%)
>>
>> The sheet runs from the clew, inside the stays, to a snatch block on 
>> the forward track,  usually with the car in the middle, and then to 
>> the primary block and winch.
>>
>> Close hauled in a breeze when cranked in hard the sheet is 2 inches 
>> off the forward lower.
>>
>> When easing out,  the sheet contacts the forward lower. When I know I 
>> will be doing a lot of off-the wind sailing I connect a second sheet 
>> outside the stays to avoid chafing.
>>
>> Mike
>> Rinn Duin #272
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org
>> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Bill 
>> Woodford
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:25 AM
>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Jyb track location on foredeck
>>
>> Glenn,
>>
>> On US 11, my jib track is as David described.  While I don't have 
>> precise measurements, I found a couple photos I can send to you that 
>> may help.
>>
>> I will say that I have yet to be successful sailing the 100% jib.  It 
>> is probably operator error and that fact that I rarely use the small
> jib.
>> However, you may wish to talk with some others about a different 
>> placement of the track.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Woody
>> US 11
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 9:33 AM, David Terrell
>> <dterrell1 at charter.net>wrote:
>>
>>> Glenn
>>>
>>> I found a picture of the jib track as it was when I purchased the
>> boat.
>>> They are located near the forward port in the salon. they are 
>>> positioned with the forward end closer to the cabin than the aft end 
>>> is. I will scan the picture and send it to you. I may have the 
>>> original tracks if you are interested.
>>>
>>> David, 432
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Glenn Brooks wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>> I am thinking of mounting working jyb tracks on my side decks near 
>>>> the front of the cabin or rear foredeck.  Has anybody done this and 
>>>> if so how far forward of the lowers and inboard should they bolted 
>>>> to
>> the deck?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks much,
>>>> Glenn Dolce  #318
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
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