That was me, but I didn't say it was overkill, just that it was
muscular. Whatever works for you. t
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle
Fairfield, WA
M15-345 Chukar
M17-064 Unnamed
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m] On Behalf Of Doug Kelch
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:02 PM
To: Montgomery
Subject: M_Boats: M15 3 part outhaul
Some one commented on the "powerful" three part outhaul being overkill
for the M15 in my boom photographs.
If the 3:1 ration was there for power I might agree that it is more than
adequate for an M15 but it is three to one for fine tuning the
adjustment. It functions like a vernier. If you want a 1 inch
adjustment you have to pull in 3 inchs of line. If you want a 1/3 inch
adjustment you have to pull in 1 inch.
I have seen two part tackles used on Jib sheets for small boats as well.
These are for fine tuning jib shape as the last 2 inchs of jib trim need
to be very precise for the prevailing conditions to optimize windward
jib shape.
I haven't gone that far yet but If I can't keep up with Bill at next
years CBC or Maine cruise I will have to come up with something new :-)
Or at least work on a new excuse :-)
Thanks
Doug
"Seas the Day"
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