I would like to update Backstay, Mainsheet and Traveler systems.

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Mar 31, 2013, 4:08:22 PM3/31/13
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What is the hot set up for Backstay, Mainsheet and Traveler ?

Ragtime!

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Mar 31, 2013, 5:08:21 PM3/31/13
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I don't know how "hot" it is but this latest permutation of Rag's mainsheet/fine-fine-tine is working well.  I trim my own main (well, I trim everything) and we get a bit of wind around here.

I installed Harken's windward sheeting adaptor right over the stock traveler car when I first got the boat.  As long as I keep it rinsed out it works fine.  I replaced the Torlon balls for the first time two seasons back - which was a RPITA.

I used the stock 6:1 mainsheet for a couple years, then changed it to 4:1 with 4:1 fine-tune, rarely used the fine-tune so tried 5:1 for awhile, then the current 5:1 with 2:1 fine-tune as pictured.  I like this latest arrangement because I can play the 10:1 upwind (with one arm).  I usually have enough power, and the lesser amount of purchase on the fine-tune moves the boom enough to not have to pull several times (if that makes sense).


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Ragtime!

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Mar 31, 2013, 5:12:12 PM3/31/13
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No edit available on this board (why?) - not sure where "fine-fine-tine" came from but you know what I meant . . .

Todd Aven

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Mar 31, 2013, 10:52:37 PM3/31/13
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There was a setting on the forum which was "no" by default. I just changed it so you should be able to edit your own post.
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Max

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Apr 1, 2013, 1:45:09 PM4/1/13
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Nice setup Bob !
How do you like the Harken's windward in light air. Isn't it a bit unstable with no or little pressure.
Also very interesting the Karver furler for the regular large shoulders Asail. Does it work OK ?
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Ragtime!

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Apr 1, 2013, 2:44:49 PM4/1/13
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Hi Max,

Yes, in light air and waves the traveler car rolls back and forth, which can drive you nuts.  I tie a slipped half-hitch around the standing part of the control line (right at the cam cleat) and that temporarily holds the car in place.  Alternatively, before I put the fine-tune back on, I routed the traveler control lines through those cam cleats and could "fix" the traveler car that way.

More on the top-down furler over in that thread.

RJA Armstrong

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Apr 29, 2013, 7:49:01 PM4/29/13
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Bob..  how much is the furler for the spin?

Bob A

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Apr 29, 2013, 8:39:00 PM4/29/13
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I'll update that thread - I've been out racing and stuff . . .
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