I am now wondering if I induce 3-4 degree of "jibe" from stock (ie no AoA) CB will that have more negative influence my dual rudders (NACA ????...
Terrific stuff......... But now, when on a nice and steady close reach, everything is then nicely balanced. A sudden gust picks up, heels the...
From all I've been learning recently(especially on this thread) is that the force above the water will always match the force on the...
What if any are the benefits to installing 'a more efficient' set of sails without looking at a 'new and improved' replacement for the stock CB.....?
You folks are making this a real education for me, also lots of others too, I hope. Now, just to add something else to the equation, how about...
Is it likely that lift on my centerboard could be improved by increasing the clearance between the pivot hole in the board and it's supporting...
Lots of sensible feedback. Thanks a whole bunch. The shopping list is headed by 1/2" halyard and then a toss-up between t'buckles and downhaul...
One other that I haven't seen mentioned is the Odin28. Mfd. in Poland it look like an upgraded oversize MacGregor 26. It sailed (for me) fairly...
Cheers and thanks again
It is our first sailboat(new 2001) and has been lightely used 'til now. However, as I read ,read & read again about performance I am now pushing...
I think you are right. double braid and maybe 5/16". From earlier rock climbing days I learned how well Spectra works. All my lines come back...
Does the downhaul perform the same function as a Cunningham. Also, does it work with the main halyard stretching the luff equally in both...
I've been hearing that 'Cabosil' to be be a useful candidate for this sort of application....Does it merit any points in this case...?
in a blow of say 15-18knots should the halyard be winched up, or is hand cranking sufficient ? With a loosefooted mainsail. I have a 6:1...
I would really appreciate some assistance to help me fair out by about 15 inches the squared off transom of my MacGregor 26X, making it a more...
Hey Andrew, Nicely balanced critique. Sounds like youv'e 'been there, done that'. R
Hi RW The c/l of the 9.0" dia. prop looks to be about 15" below the waterline. The drop from the waterline down to the hull is approx. 5". I am...
Does anyone know the optimum anti-cav. plate height below the hull for my MacGregor 26X? Most of what I read pertains to boats wanting to get...
RW You are correct, there are the advantages you mentioned-storage etc, but additionally the stub mast is high enough to allow making use of...
RWatson, Yes, the hinged boom is free in all directions. Simply a quick release shackle bolted loosely into the boom end that snaps onto a 6mm...
