posted October 15, 2004 12:11 PM               

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My sailing season is over KatieAnnis put away for the winter. I have several think about projects for her.

#1 A better arraignment for the jib downhaul. I currently have a line that runs from the head of the jib down through the hanks half way. I have the line run to the clew and back on the opposite side of the sail to the hanks and down to the tack. The line is run back to the cockpit. To operate, I pull on the jib downhaul as
release the halyard.
Problem is that the line doesn't glide smoothly as the sail is reduced and pinches up. My original system did not pass back to the clew and the sail would droop in the water when it was down.
I would like to build a roller furling system from PVC that I got from a ComPac site.
Problem, can I build it so that it is easily adjusted for trailering. Some measuring and in garage tinkering should give a good answer.
#2 Clutter of big & small lines on the boom.
I also have my genny pole, spinnaker boom attached to the main boom. Close to the mast I have two large eyes. In front
of the mainsheet block I have a large loop on each side.
I slide a pole through each loop and attach the snap to an eye.
Main outhaul
This is a problem because the line hangs down and sometimes get tangled with
other lines.
Topping Lift
This is a similar problem as the outhaul.
I can shorten the line so when it is
released it has no loose line. When used
the boat is not moving and line is not a
problem.
Good idea tommy.
Jiffy reefing
This line hangs loose also but only
when reefed. This can cause problems
when reefed due to the line hanging and
and the boat needing extra tending to.
Main/Jib sheets
Not a serious problem I coil it up
on the sole and keep one hand on it.
The jib sheets are not a problem as I
tie them together and they also are
forward of the other lines.
Boom Vang
Again not a problem. This is farther
forward than the other lines and
sheets.
I have a lot of clutter with lines in
the cockpit and sailing solo it gets a
little hectic.
My crew has problems because they are
not used to a lot of lines and
occasionally get the wrong one.
#3 Build a lazy jack system that can be
used easily on a trailer sailed CL16.
Can a L/J system be built for a small
boat and be somewhat easy to rig from
a trailered boat. I hope so.

#4 Spinnaker Use: This will require a lot
of practice by me and any crew I find.
Oh well a lot of pondering and planning for this old dude. Maybe I will get some of it done.
Good sailing tom d

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