[Rhodes22-list] Jib lines without roller question

[Hank]

If I remember right, when Stan sets up a boat for inner sheets, he puts a
short track on (near?) the cabin top for the stays to run through.  You
don't have this second track?

On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:

>
> Hank,
>
> Uh oh.  I drew 'em as I do 'em.
>
> I slide the block to change the sail shape only when I run the sheets
> outside of the shrouds.
>
> When running the sheet across the deck between the inner and outer shrouds
> it goes through the eye on the side of the cabin.  Initially I then ran it
> through the cam cleat on the side of the cabin but realized it could be
> easily adjusted (little friction from the angle) if ran the sheet directly
> back to the block if it were positioned near the winch.  I don't think I'd
> get much adjustment from sliding the block forward because the outer shroud
> would get in the way.
>
> When running the sheets across the cabin top I use the eye and cam cleat up
> on top.  The inner shroud would definitely get in the way if I ran the
> sheet
> to the block even if I slid it all the way aft.
>
> Are you thinking about your liveaboard yacht again?
>
> Lee
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hank-5 wrote:
> >
> > Lee,
> >
> > Please tell me that you do not run your inner sheets through the eyes
> like
> > you have it drawn.  The sheets should always go from the clew of the sail
> > to
> > the block on the sliding track and then to the winch.  Running it through
> > anything else changes the angle of pull on the sail and will effect sail
> > shape.  Proper adjustment of the angle of the sheet should be done by
> > sliding the block forward or aft on the track based upon the size of the
> > headsail.
> >
> > Hank
> >
> > On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 8:49 AM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Greg,
> >>
> >> Nice picture by the way.  Looks kind of scary.
> >>
> >> Don't know if this picture will help:
> >>
> >>
> >> http://old.nabble.com/file/p28656603/At%2BEase%2B-%2BSheet%2BTracks.JPG
> >> At+Ease+-+Sheet+Tracks.JPG
> >>
> >> The actual blue sheet runs loosely outside the outer shroud (side stay).
> >> I
> >> drew red sheets running through the other tracks as Bob mentioned.
> >> Longer
> >> PVC over the stays is the way to go.
> >>
> >> Good luck!
> >>
> >> Lee
> >> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> >> Kent Island, MD
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob
> >> It is a true working jib (says it right on it, lol), I also have a
> Genny,
> >> and a storm jib. I already have the blocks on the rail chainplate. I may
> >> take your suggestion and install longer PVC over the stays. I have 18"
> >> ones
> >> I use and wanted a short length for aesthetics and to easily inspect the
> >> turnbuckles. The line I use is climbing rope from REI and has a high
> >> abrasive resistance, I may just live with it for now.
> >> Thanks for the reply and suggestions.
> >>
> >>
> >> http://www.rei.com/product/716227 REI Link
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