I thought “sweating” was another word for that. One crew member “sweats” the halyard while another crew member tails it.
Cheers, Randy > On Dec 12, 2017, at 9:29 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Jump. Probably a better term. Maybe we just use the Hispanic pronunciation. > :) > > Dennis C. > > > > On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Dennis, > > Nice blocks. We "jump" halyards up North. And 30 years olds don't date > teenagers. :) > > Joel > > On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Interesting. Never thought one of those old 90 degree exit blocks would rip > out but there's proof. > > Here's some more thoughts on re-configuring running rigging. > > While I did mention that as part of Touche' running rigging reconfiguration > I'd removed the two 90 degree exit sheave blocks at the mast base, I didn't > mention that I installed halyard exit plates well above deck level. All the > halyards exit high enough that the mast person can easily grab and "hump" the > halyards. (Not sure that hump is a local term or not. Refers to the > repetitive grab and hoist action for hoisting sails.) I covered the holes > for the old exit blocks with metal plates. > > When re-configuring the running rigging, I wanted to ensure that the loads > were carried by the mast, not by the collar. In some boats, the halyard > turning load is transferred to the collar or to a deck mounted turning block. > In my opinion, that is not optimal. Some boats have a short turnbuckle or > such which connects the collar to the mast to prevent the collar (and deck) > from lifting. > > After some research, I found Garhauer had some nice hinged mast base turning > blocks. Guido even offered to countersink the bracket for flat head > fasteners. I think Garhauer was making these blocks for Catalina. They can > be seen here: > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsdTZpUEFRcjZ1SEE > <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsdTZpUEFRcjZ1SEE> > > You can also see the top of the metal plate covering the exit block hole > behind the black line (which is the pole topping lift). The red line is Spin > 1. The aftmost white line is the main halyard. The blue line on the forward > part of the mast is the spin pole car sheet. > > Keep in mind that Touche' is rigged to race. I had been racing as crew on > many boats for nearly a decade so I'd seen a lot of racing rigs and knew how > I wanted Touche' rigged. Of course, converting an early 70's boat to > approximate today's efficient racing rigs is a compromise. > > Although I was able to cross the port jib halyard to exit starboard, I > haven't crossed the wing (spinnaker) halyards to the opposite sides. > Touche's spinnaker halyards are external. I think Touche's masthead is > unusual. Seems C&C (Klacko) used several different mastheads. Touche's is a > single ear projecting forward. My buddy's Hull 61 has two ears or bails > projecting at about 45 degrees. Touche's original spinnaker setup had a > shackle with two blocks. It can be seen here: > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsQ1R6SkRkTThKZEE > <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsQ1R6SkRkTThKZEE> > > One of the issues with that was the top of the furler extrusion extended > upward between the two blocks. When the furler spun, it whacked around > between the blocks. Not optimum. I replaced the shackle with an eyebolt and > eye nut to spread the distance between the blocks. I also replaced the two > old Schaefer blocks with Harkens. See the new configuration here: > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsMWFpLTdLaUpoVkE > <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsMWFpLTdLaUpoVkE> > > Crossing them externally is not a good option. In order to cross them, I'd > have to install exit sheaves just below the masthead in order to run the > halyards inside the mast. > > For non-racers, the reason you want to cross halyards is to put the mast > person on the high (windward) side of the boat as you approach and round race > marks. It is not only better for weight distribution, it is safer for the > crewperson. Hoisting a sail from the low side of the boat while the boat is > heeled 15-20 degrees (and your butt is hanging over the lifeline) is > intimidating. We most frequently do port roundings (leave mark to port). > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > > On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List > <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > James: > > If you’re looking for general feedback, I’ll add my two cents. The main > halyard on my 42 was wire-to-rope and was led internally through an exit box > near the base of the mast. In my case, a winch on the deck near the mast was > used for the main. A few years ago we were heading out for a race in about > 20-25 knots of breeze, started to raise the main, and the exit box ripped out > of the mast. Something about that 90 degree angle results in a lot of force. > We made a semi-permanent repair that got us through the season. At the end > of the season, I decided to do several things: 1) instead of using the old > configuration, I eliminated the exit box and started using a mast-mounted > winch that was already on the mast but wasn’t being used for anything (which > I found curious); 2) a short distance above the winch, I installed a mast > exit plate so the halyard would stay internal; and 3) I replaced the > wire-to-rope halyard with a low-stretch New England rope. I forget the name, > but it was more high tech than Sta-Set. I like the new configuration, > although someone needs to raise the halyard at the mast (which is no > different than it was before but may be a drawback for shorthanded sailors). > The only issue I have is that the high-tech line is not as low-stretch as > manufacturer claims, and I use the Cunningham more than I care to as the wind > picks up. That said, the run from the winch to the top of the mast is over > 50 feet, so some stretch is to be expected. When the current halyard is > retired, I will replace it with something that is really low stretch, and may > possibly go back to wire-to-rope. > > MLW > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. 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