jalmeida51 wrote:My traveler is setup like Nicks. But I ran the tag lines (control lines ) external on the rear deck and side decks. I did not use a continuous tag line. I used 2, one on each side deck. The system works great. Nick's system is better because the tag lines are out of the way. Most lightnings are setup like Nicks. You can position the boom in any position you want.
I use a down haul on my jib and it gets the jib down fast and no need to leave the cockpit. If you sail single handed it's a must have. Going on the deck of any dinghy should only be done as a last resort. ( sailing single handed )
Happy Sailing, John
thanx for the input.....atleast i know i have more control and fine tuning available once i learn to basic sail.
my midship cam cleats and sheves are mount to 2 pieces of 2x4 stacked 1 over the other,bout 6" in length.fits snugly between the coaming and sidewalls.it really is simple if you look at the overhead view,but complicated just by trying to see it under the deck and figure it out.
im experimenting with a jib downhaul now,on land its working great.i used existing hardware that was already on the deck,doesnt seem to interfer with anything sofar.my first instinct was to run the downhaul below deck,but i think above deck will do for now.let me know what you guys think.
for now the downhaul connects to the jib via bolen tied to the halyard eye on the sail.
used existing cam and eye ontop the cabin to route and secure the downhaul.
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not pictured theres a sheve that connects to the bow deck padeye that holds the front stay (not sure correct name for padeye)
downhaul follows the jib all the way up,secured for now with a bolen knot.
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and i believe i read if the jib sticks out past the mast,then its bigger than a 100%......thinking i have a 120% jib.
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and my layout of controls,starting from left to right.
1-port jib sheet
2-orange rope n sheve port jib barber hauler
3-jib downhaul
4-jib halyard
5-green cunningham
6-below deck center attatched in v block on ceiling is the line to tension the jib......forgot already.....clew maybe
7-red main halyard
8-strb jib barber hauler
9- out of picture is the strb jib sheet.
in other pictures is my traveler adjustment line and traveler.
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tried to number everything but the flickr editor and my raspberry pi computer dont get along.
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Nick Pellegrin, on Flickr