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[Re: Bob_Curry]
#228430 02/09/11 11:27 AM 02/09/11 11:27 AM |
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Posts: 3,528 Looking for a Job, I got credi... | All, One major problem that no one has addressed yet is UPPER BODY STRENGTH! All these furlers, etc, still require 2 hands and then you have to get it down and on the boat (windage) wasting yet more boat lengths in a race. Furlers are for cruisers, IMO. If I can say this on the forum, I had a very slick and easy system for retrieval on my F17. I could outperform 99.9% of the singlehanded spin sailors out there in the hoist and drop. I have pics somewhere on my computer if anyone would like to view. The 2 line systems talked about simply means you have to do one more movement again wasting valuable boatlengths without the kite up and sailing. Don't ask me how I know! BC Please show us; in my opinion; it whould be "what works for you". I have a single line system that works for me; might try a 1:2 system to sppeed things up this year if I ever get enough time to spend on the boat!
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[Re: DanTnz]
#228444 02/09/11 02:48 PM 02/09/11 02:48 PM |
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Posts: 744 | No worries. I'll put them on powerpoint and designate what the system does. Another "complete" trick is to have the spin, hoop mouth, and spin sock coated with either Sailkote or Holmenkol solution. A spin cloth that is already silicone impregnated helps big time! Very low to no stretch line too! I must have gone thru a large spray can of Sailkote at least every 3-4 weeks. She liked to be all lubed up. I'll try to post the pics tomorrow. Take care, BC
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[Re: waynemarlow]
#228447 02/09/11 06:05 PM 02/09/11 06:05 PM |
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Posts: 242 Brisveagas | Dead set . I mentioned this before but that facnor system is simply not a sensible solution on a single handed boat. It just sucks if you are trying to race.
To furl the spi you will find that you have to pul 4 or 5 times the amount of rope that you have to using a single line system. Believe me I've used it and it is far from the magic bullet you are after.
To furl nicely you need a very thick and very expensive piece of non twist rope to furl it round. I wouldn't want the Windage or the extra wieght. Think about what happens to the kite during the gybe. It will get wrapped around the rope and cause all manner of problems.
Most importantly for people that can't afford to replace the spi 3 times a year, then it definetly not an option. If you want to wreck a nylon sail as quickly as you can then furl it around a piece of rope while it flaps like a bitch because you can't get it furled quickley.
Like Bob said. Single line system. Cleat on the beam. Simple easy. Silicone it if you still have problems.
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[Re: Bob_Curry]
#228466 02/10/11 12:46 PM 02/10/11 12:46 PM |
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Posts: 3,528 Looking for a Job, I got credi... | No worries. I'll put them on powerpoint and designate what the system does. Another "complete" trick is to have the spin, hoop mouth, and spin sock coated with either Sailkote or Holmenkol solution. A spin cloth that is already silicone impregnated helps big time! Very low to no stretch line too! I must have gone thru a large spray can of Sailkote at least every 3-4 weeks. She liked to be all lubed up. I'll try to post the pics tomorrow. Take care, BC Bob; salkote or similar is a given! Nothing new there!
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[Re: Timbo]
#228776 02/18/11 06:24 AM 02/18/11 06:24 AM |
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