Is it a VF Shaw Chutescoop? Bill Coleman
On Sun, Nov 12, 2023, 18:51 Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Always an interesting topic. True, conventional wisdom says end for end > (EFE) up to 35 feet. Also agree EFE is faster. Don't disagree that dip > pole (DP) gybing is safer. We do end for end gybes on Touche'. Our pole > is 3.5 inch aluminum. > > Regardless of EFE or DP gybing, I think the most important concept of > gybing is the philosophy or mentality of the crew. Whereas many crew tend > to think a gybe is the chute coming across the boat, I prefer to visualize > the boat turning under the chute. That is, the chute, and its aspect to > the wind doesn't really change. The chute is moving down the course and > the boat turns side to side under it. To me, it's a subtle but significant > way to visualize gybing. The helmsperson really needs that visualization > when gybing. > > On a side note, I spent 2 hours this morning patching holes in an > asymmetrical chute, its snuffing sock and storage bag. It's a chute I got > from a dock buddy for doing some work on his boat. It should fit Touche'. > The chute was stored on top of his batteries. The holes were from battery > acid. > > Next is fitting the snuffing sock with a new metal hoop. The old one is > broken. It collapsed on the chute and grabbed it so it wouldn't go up or > down. > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 4:03 PM cenelson--- via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hey listers, >> >> My 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb was originally set-up for dip-pole jibes using an >> aluminum pole and used the bayonet style fittings. >> >> After it disappeared from my storage location, I decided to go with a >> carbon fiber pole from Forte and fit it for end-for-end jibes since it was >> now pretty light (~11 lbs). We used it that way but recently we decided to >> go with the dip-pole jibes with this pole. The consensus was that for this >> length boat, the dip pole was the way to go. >> >> However, I think this may be a carry over in thinking from the days when >> all poles were aluminum--at some pole length, such a pole length makes the >> pole too heavy to manhandle on the fore deck.My boat is sort of on the >> border at 36 feet (actually 35.5). >> >> Some local racers suggest using the end for end in light air and the dip >> pole when the wind is up. Of course then my fore deck crew has to remember >> how to do the dance with both methods! >> >> So what is the opinion of the listers--especially those who race AND use >> a kite? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Charlie Nelson >> Water Phantom >> >> >> >> >> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and >> help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> Thanks for your help. >> Stu > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
