Hi Shaggy
what about using a retractor reel on the boom instead of the bungy cord
something along the lines of those retractable dog leads you see
Regards Don
Select to expand quoteDonk107 said..
Hi Shaggy
what about using a retractor reel on the boom instead of the bungy cord
something along the lines of those retractable dog leads you see
Regards Don
you can buy a retractable kitesurfing leash
Select to expand quoteandy59 said..Donk107 said..
Hi Shaggy
what about using a retractor reel on the boom instead of the bungy cord
something along the lines of those retractable dog leads you see
Regards Don
A gas strut? ( aka door closer) ...provides the tension, and if something gives way it retracts in a controlled way. Unlike a Bungee giving way.
Select to expand quoteAgent nods said..andy59 said..Donk107 said..
Hi Shaggy
what about using a retractor reel on the boom instead of the bungy cord
something along the lines of those retractable dog leads you see
Regards Don
A gas strut? ( aka door closer) ...provides the tension, and if something gives way it retracts in a controlled way. Unlike a Bungee giving way.
I think to work it would need something that would retract quickly to take up the slack but not put too much tension on the sheet or it would affect sail trim and encourage accidental gybes
A retractable kite surfing leash might be the go if it is suitable as it is probably made for salty wet conditions
It will be interesting to see if shaggy is able to get anything to work
Regards Don
Select to expand quoteDonk107 said..Agent nods said..andy59 said..Donk107 said..
Hi Shaggy
what about using a retractor reel on the boom instead of the bungy cord
something along the lines of those retractable dog leads you see
Regards Don
A gas strut? ( aka door closer) ...provides the tension, and if something gives way it retracts in a controlled way. Unlike a Bungee giving way.
I think to work it would need something that would retract quickly to take up the slack but not put too much tension on the sheet or it would affect sail trim and encourage accidental gybes
A retractable kite surfing leash might be the go if it is suitable as it is probably made for salty wet conditions
It will be interesting to see if shaggy is able to get anything to work
Regards Don
....or maybe a seat belt retractor mechanism....?
Something like this would probably work http://xtremebigair.com/Reel-Leash-Retractable-Board-Leash-by-Oceanus-P766.aspx and to install it i would put a patch of self adhesive velcro on to the boom, a matching piece on the back of the mounting plate on the reel and then a velcro strap around the boom to hold it securely on
Regards Don
Yesterday we went for a sail up and down the river for a few hours to try out a new asymmetrical spinnaker that Jeff is looking at buying
The spinnaker worked well so hopefully we will have another sail to play with when the racing season starts in September
I tried to get a decent photo of the spinnaker up but my mobile phone camera is a bit limited
Regards Don
Got into Lucinda late last night and had a quiet little hours cruise up the Hinchinbrook Channel this morning. We really wanted to go to Zoey Bay on the outside of Hinchinbrook Is, but the inside is just spectacular.
Over the past few weeks we've done two more races and cruised down to Bermagui. We were aiming for Eden and perhaps Gabo, but for the first time in a while the forecast southerly front did arrive. We ended up spending a couple of days at the marina in Bermagui. Not the sort of thing I normally like but I can only recommend the marina and the eateries nearby. Nice little town.
We also scoped out some ocean anchorages on the way down as well as going into Moruya River for the first time. We had some champagne (courtesy of race sponsor JJ's restaurant at the Batemans Marina) while watching the sunset over the hills inland of Moruya while a seal played astern and the evening meal sizzled on the barbecue. It's a tough way to spend a life.
The boat's doing really well in the winter series; currently giving everyone else (including four theoretically faster boats) at least 9 minutes head start (having brought the handicap down by 30 minutes in three races) and with a long lead on points. The top boats are all sitting out the winter series but it looks as if we'll be giving them a big headstart when they do turn up. We're still evaluating the boat before we do any changes to deck gear or interior or get any racing sails aboard; it's a difficult issue with no sisterships racing in Australia or under the same rating rule, and mistakes could get expensive.
No where unfortunately, the auto pilot decided that we Could only go south,its in the process of being replaced.at least it given the crew time to settle in. There were 2 seals chasing fish around the moorings here this morning so we pretended we were away
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What yacht do you have again and a pic or two??
J/36 - one of only two in Australia. She was cruised out from NY years ago. I thought they looked fantastic when they came out years ago, drooled over one when in was in the USA, and sailed with the designer Rod Johnstone years ago and talked boats, so I couldn't believe it when one popped up here. We're delighted with it. Very simple above and below decks. Rated as fast as the Farr 11.6 under IRC and US PHRF, and only 2% slower than the J/109 which is the current design from the same company. Very liveable, with a huge forward cabin and fully timber lined interior, and a very simple and well styled layout. High quality gear (Harken etc) and a fractional rig that allows you to go from zero to 20 knots+ just by winding on backstay and vang and easing traveller.
There's a bunch of boats that were designed around 1980 that are still hard to beat in many ways, IMHO, along with designs like the Farr 1020 and 11.6 and Young 88 and 11. Even the latest boats in the same market sector are only 1-2% quicker and have little more accommodation gained at the cost of extra bulk to be paid for.
Select to expand quoteGravy7 said..
Mid winter racing on Pittwater - not a lot of wind but a glorious day to be out.
Hi Gravy
She looks lovely
Regards Don
Select to expand quoteChris 249 said..
J/36 - one of only two in Australia.
Ah yes!! now I remember. Nice fast yacht but still with the classic 80s look about her.
With the lines of the coach roof and port lights, one could be forgiven for thinking she is an Adams at first glance. A fairly ideal size too, big enough but not too big. I somehow doubt you will ever be looking for another yacht unless you suddenly found yourself with a spare $300k to spend on one of these. 
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
300 grand for a twenty footer is a bit rich. Not exactly relaxing sailing.
Lots of fast exciting boats for under $20000 at the moment.
Hobie 33's are a damn good trailer sailer. I'm surprised we don't see more imported
Still up north dodging the cold southern weather, just in from Magnetic to get supplies for a few days around Hinchinbrook. Looks like some light weather coming up so it may be time to get reacquainted with Zoe Bay.
Headed down South this morning to do some fishing. Quick trip down with some current! Half a knot here but a mile or so East 1 knot down and on the shelf 2.5 knots down! Heading home I kept inside two miles but the current was very annoying. Put in a heap of tacks and it was quite a struggle then had the breeze disappear altogether. Flashed up the iron topsail for the last two miles.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
Headed down South this morning to do some fishing. Quick trip down with some current! Half a knot here but a mile or so East 1 knot down and on the shelf 2.5 knots down! Heading home I kept inside two miles but the current was very annoying. Put in a heap of tacks and it was quite a struggle then had the breeze disappear altogether. Flashed up the iron topsail for the last two miles.
wow that is a very busy cabin top ramona !! 18 !!!
I thought all my controls had nearly all been brought back to the cockpit . And we have only ... one main halyard , two jib halyards one kite halyard, one pole topping lift, one main topping lift, two reefs ,one kicker . I thought we where missing only the boom vang and Cunningham, third reef and outhaul . still only 13 including the 4 we don't have on the cabin top .
what are the other 5 ? one more kite halyard ? what else ?
Select to expand quoteSandS said..Ramona said..
Headed down South this morning to do some fishing. Quick trip down with some current! Half a knot here but a mile or so East 1 knot down and on the shelf 2.5 knots down! Heading home I kept inside two miles but the current was very annoying. Put in a heap of tacks and it was quite a struggle then had the breeze disappear altogether. Flashed up the iron topsail for the last two miles.
wow that is a very busy cabin top ramona !! 18 !!!
I thought all my controls had nearly all been brought back to the cockpit . And we have only ... one main halyard , two jib halyards one kite halyard, one pole topping lift, one main topping lift, two reefs ,one kicker . I thought we where missing only the boom vang and Cunningham, third reef and outhaul . still only 13 including the 4 we don't have on the cabin top .
what are the other 5 ? one more kite halyard ? what else ?
And a very short traveller? Do you find it makes much difference working the traveller with such little scope?
