[Public-List] Twings and In-haulers

[Gordon Laco]

Right….

Well I’d say being able to choke down the spinnaker sheet and guy to a point further forward is useful to minimize oscillations in heavy air… but I’d agree that we don’t really need to barber haul genoa sheets.


Gordon Laco
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> On Apr 22, 2021, at 9:29 AM, Michael Connolly <crufone at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Gord,
> I got my nomenclature mixed up. Actually in the States they call the spinnaker  tweekers.............twigs..............at least in the Midwest where I learned.
> I sorta feel that if someone wants to make the A-30 into something else then they should buy something else. Most controls original to the A-30 are adequate for decent sail trim.  Mine #133 didn't come with a main traveler, adjustable outhaul, or vang.  Those additions make a difference.   
> Michael
>> On 04/22/2021 8:59 AM Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
>>  
>>  
>> I think we’re talking about Barber Haulers (for jib and genoa sheeting) and Spinnaker Tweekers…  
>> 
>> Gordon Laco
>> www.gordonlaco.com <http://www.gordonlaco.com/>
>> #426 Surprise
>> 
>>> On Apr 21, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Michael Connolly via Public-List < public-list at lists.alberg30.org <mailto:public-list at lists.alberg30.org>> wrote:
>>> Greg, 
>>> Aside from the one-design circumstance Don brought up the Lightning I crewed for used twings for the spinnaker sheet and guy. It was nice to use them to choke the chute if/when we got over powered.  They were also set up on the jib sheets and used only for fine tuning or on reaches when the jib cars were set for beating.  The forces are a quantum leap up on an Alberg 30 so I have no idea how effective they would be especially if there were no track cars at all on board. You might play around using them in conjunction with the original track cars, but I wouldn't employ them by themselves. 
>>> Michael 
>>>> On 04/18/2021 3:21 PM Greg Roberts via Public-List < public-list at lists.alberg30.org <mailto:public-list at lists.alberg30.org>> wrote: 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Folks,I crew on a 27' Seascape that doesn't have any tracks. It 
>>>> uses low friction rings and control lines to set the headsail sheeting 
>>>> angle. I know the concept has been around a long time but seems to 
>>>> have come back around with the low friction rings and dyneema lines. 
>>>> Has anyone tried this with our boat? I've pulled my toe rail and am in 
>>>> the process of getting ready to replace it. I wouldn't mind not 
>>>> reinstalling the track. I really like the simplicity of the 
>>>> components: lines, rings, and padeyes. I still have the original 
>>>> track, cars, and blocks so this isn't a cost question. 
>>>> Regards, 
>>>> Greg 
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