[Rhodes22-list] Tacking the 150 Genny

[Shawn Boles]

Hi All:

Let the wind do the work. The 175 will come across of its own accord if you
watch the timing and set formerly working sheet
free. Paraphrasing Stan:  'if it is hard to do you are doing it wrong.'
That said, I found I had to put  turnbuckle covers 2 feet long (pvc pipe
w/a cap) on the fore and outer shrouds  prevent a rare fouling in light
winds.

Since I am writing, I will share my tale of woe. Fern Ridge reservoir , 20
minutes from my house and one of the best sailing lakes in the NW, is
essentially a mud flat for any boat with a draw over 20 inches. Cause was
low initial pool and dry hot winds that evaporated 2 inches a day. The
average depth started at about 5-6 feet..

I had expected this to happen in conjunction with the consequences of
climate change in Oregon, but did not expect it quite so soon.

We pulled Sweet Baboo out about a month ago. A total of 5 weeks sailing
instead of the normal 12-15. I have been looking for alternative moorage,
since I hate trailering the boat. Coastal lakes are very windy except in
the morning and 1.5 hrs away. I will look at a smaller reservoir about 45
mins away. Wish me luck.

Cheers,
Shawn
S/V Sweet Baboo



On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 4:32 AM, David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> We've found the same thing works. We have side rails, which also have a
> tendency to snag the sheet. If you let the sail blow through to the new
> tack and be sure to keep the formerly working sheet totally free and clear,
> the sail and new working sheet will clear the shrouds. If you start
> cranking in the new working sheet before this happens it is likely that
> something will get hung up.
>
> Dave B
>
> On Aug 17, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm a backwinder, letting the old working sheet go only after the bow has
> > crossed the wind.  This keeps the sheets away from the bow cleat and
> > assures a quick tack in winds less than 20 knots.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM, bwmcky <bmackey at charter.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Stan has a "guard" that fits over the cleat to prevent the sheets from
> >> getting tangled in it.  That works, but it still is easier in light
> winds
> >> especially to bring the genoa in short of the shrouds and then let it
> back
> >> out, in my opinion.
> >>
> >> Bruce Mackey
> >> sv Tuxedo
> >> Grand Traverse Bay
> >>
> >>
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