Keyboard Shortcuts
ctrl + shift + ? :
Show all keyboard shortcuts
ctrl + g :
Navigate to a group
ctrl + shift + f :
Find
ctrl + / :
Quick actions
esc to dismiss
Likes
- SunfishSailor
- Messages
Search
|
Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
开云体育The height of the boom is determined where you tie the halyard. ? So yes it’s easy to tie a clove hitch and raise the sail. ?If you want it higher or lower, retie the halyard in a different place. ? I believe the race halyard is tied about 61” from the top five or take a couple of inches. ? ?If you want he boom higher. ?Try about 66-70” from the top. ? Hope this helps.? Lee montes? NYS sunfish class rep. ? On Jul 11, 2019, at 12:40 PM, goingforasail@... [sunfish_sailor] <sunfish_sailor@...> wrote:
|
|
Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
Your headroom is determined by where you tie the halyard to the upper spar, and where the gooseneck is clamped to the lower spar (boom).? These are adjustable regardless of what sail rig you use.? For racing people generally want the sail set low, which is probably why racing sails are always illustrated that way.
|
|
Re: Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
The spars and sail are the same. We set our rig high, and it works great in light winds, and even heavy winds with the right Skipper on the tiller.
Set the gooseneck about 22 inches back from the end of the metal part of the spar.? Tie the halyard about 60 inches from the top of the gaff. See pictures on our blog:? Cheers Kent |
|
Adapting the "Race" sail rig for two people
Hi, I ordered a "race rig" Sunfish in case I ever want to race it (plus I like the "window" in the sail) but for now plan to sail it for fun taking another tall adult with me.? Will I be able to easily modify the placement of the sail on the mast to make the boom high enough so that two of us - especially the person sitting farthest forward - won't need to duck their heads during every tack? [I would think the answer would be "yes" as it would be a pretty stupid design flaw not to provide as many rigging options as possible but I just wanted to make sure and get confirmation from anyone who owns or has sailed on a "race version" Sunfish.] I've seen the regular Sunfish with the colored sail set in such a way that it allows for headroom for two adults. However all the pictures of Sunfish with white sails seem to have them all rigged the same way for racing with the forward spars only a few inches above the deck. I hope I'm not going to be limited that way. Will I be? Are there any websites or diagrams showing different rigging options/ ways the "race" sail can go on the mast, showing the race sail raised high enough so it results in a more headroom beneath the boom? |
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
I think if there was more interest in dinghy sailing, there would be more parts and more dealers and a robust manufacturer. I am amazed there is a new parts source at all.? Kent On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 8:30 AM 'Mark Kastel' kastel@... [sunfish_sailor] <sunfish_sailor@...> wrote:
--
Kent B. Lewis (850) 449-4841 |
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
Exactly, the wooden daggerboards have two wooden pieces at the top, one on each side. They are the same no matter the shape of the board.?
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 12:47:40 PM EDT, John Owens jowoodworks@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
Are you talking about the old style daggers? John Owens
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 09:34:19 AM CDT, Thomas Payne thomas3452@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
Do you sell the little wooden bits that go at the top of the daggerboard? With the cutouts for your fingers to grab? I need four of those is you make them. Tom?
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:47:57 AM EDT, John Owens jowoodworks@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
I have rudders, daggers, tillers, and the daggerboard spring. John Owens
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 10:36:02 PM CDT, lewis.kent@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
Annapolis Performance Sailing has a good selection of ports, or West Marine
|
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
Are you talking about the old style daggers? John Owens
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 09:34:19 AM CDT, Thomas Payne thomas3452@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
Do you sell the little wooden bits that go at the top of the daggerboard? With the cutouts for your fingers to grab? I need four of those is you make them. Tom?
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:47:57 AM EDT, John Owens jowoodworks@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
I have rudders, daggers, tillers, and the daggerboard spring. John Owens
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 10:36:02 PM CDT, lewis.kent@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
Annapolis Performance Sailing has a good selection of ports, or West Marine
|
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
Do you sell the little wooden bits that go at the top of the daggerboard? With the cutouts for your fingers to grab? I need four of those is you make them. Tom?
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:47:57 AM EDT, John Owens jowoodworks@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
I have rudders, daggers, tillers, and the daggerboard spring. John Owens
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 10:36:02 PM CDT, lewis.kent@... [sunfish_sailor] <sunfish_sailor@...> wrote:
?
Annapolis Performance Sailing has a good selection of ports, or West Marine
|
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
I have rudders, daggers, tillers, and the daggerboard spring. John Owens
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 10:36:02 PM CDT, lewis.kent@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
?
Annapolis Performance Sailing has a good selection of ports, or West Marine
|
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
开云体育It's a shame we have lost so many competent dealers over the years due to the dysfunction with the current manufacturer. ? A prominent stocking dealer, with a lot of knowledge (owned by active Sunfish sailors/racers) is: ? The Dinghy Shop in Amityville, New York. ? MAK ? ? From: sunfish_sailor@... [mailto:sunfish_sailor@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 7:39 AM To: sunfish_sailor@... Subject: [sunfish_sailor] Re: Where to go for parts! ? ? Intensity Sails has alot of parts ? Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid |
|
Re: Where to go for parts!
I have found that a lot of places the last few years have had trouble stocking parts. The only place I have had consistent luck with parts is sunfishdirect.com?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 11:32 PM, fourbg@... [sunfish_sailor] wrote:
|
|
Where to go for parts!
We rescued an old sunfish that was lost in a garage for years and we are now bringing it back to life!? Preliminary inventory shows that an inspection port on the rear deck between the tiller and cockpit is missing its cover and the daggerboard is missing its clip.? That's all I see for now.? But where can I go to get replacements?? Unsure about the integrity of the sail and ropes, will be checking those out later this week. Any help is much appreciated! |
|
Re: Preventing sheet from sagging
On Friday, July 05, 2019 12:07:47 PM Lee leejmontes@... [sunfish_sailor]
wrote: If you really want cheap mainsheet hangers. Just use a long loose loop of+1 -- I like your style! |
|
Re: Preventing sheet from sagging
开云体育If you really want cheap mainsheet hangers. ? Just use a long loose loop of line tied to where you want the hanger. ?If you don’t want it to move. Tape it in place.? You can also use a loop of duct tape with the adhesive on the outside part of loop, then tape that to the lower spar. ? Can use a 35mm canister with the bottom cut out, garden hose,pvc, hose, nylon cloth, canvas, oh you get the point... ?make a loop out of something and tape it to you boom and go sailing. ;). ? Lee montes NYS Sunfish Class Representative? On Jul 5, 2019, at 10:06 AM, Mark Hanson mchdch@... [sunfish_sailor] <sunfish_sailor@...> wrote:
|
Signal Charlie
to navigate to use esc to dismiss