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Topic: S565 Boom Removal
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Shortstay
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posted September 12, 2004 10:48 AM
   
Last night we hauled out a bit late so curtailed our normal routine. Thus, we left the main folded & bungied to the boom when we stowed it.I got to thinking: Why not make this a regular practice? Obviously, if it's wet, I should let it dry. However, if I fold & secure it carefully on the boom, it should protect the main as well as removal & folding, no? I have learned from you folks here how to stow the boom in the cabin by poking it out through the front hatch first. Thanks for that! Thoughts/practices welcomed!
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Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.17 |
Hyprstitch
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posted September 12, 2004 10:27 PM
I would just worry about damaging the main sail while trailering, other wise, why not?Sid IP: 205.188.117.21 |
Roger
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posted September 12, 2004 11:05 PM
I owna daysailer II and stow the sail on the boom all season, but cover it with a sailcover to prevent harmful uv rays from deteriorating the sail. I roller furl the jib as well, and it too has a suncover. If I am travelling, I toss the rolled up jib into the cuddy, remove the boom, with sail and cover on it, lower the mast, and either rest the boom on something soft so as not to damage the sail. I ususally use a sail cushion at the front of the cockpit, and the rear of the boom rests on the hold down strap that secures the boat to the trailer. It takes 30 minutes from arriving at the ramp to launching. If I leave the mast and boom up, as I do in the boat compound which is 500 yards from the launch, it take me 20 minutes to launch, so only 10 minutes longer to lower mast and boom. In case you query what takes 20 minutes, it is everything from hooking up the trailer, placing fenders, fuel line, pfds, and reparking the vehicle after launching, the last item typically taking the most time. IP: 216.55.192.167 |
Eric
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posted September 13, 2004 06:55 PM
Kevin, sounds good. I'm wondering though, what kind of luff you have. Is yours all bolt rope, or do you have slugs?I think I tried this idea once, and ended up with a mess  . The idea is good, so long as the sail is pleated along the luff, or rolled neatly. You're basically mimicking leaving the sail on the boom , as you would if you were slipped.
It would shave a few minutes off set up time, which is good!! Eric IP: 130.63.85.93 |
2short S565
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posted September 13, 2004 08:19 PM
Heres my 2 cents;The guy that bought my boat did this when he hauled it away.
When we were taking down the rigging he suggested leaving the main on the boom and I couldn't figure any reason why not. It was probably less wear and tear on the sail than folding it and stuffing it in a bag in my opinion.
We left the sail on the boom (neatly flaked and tied). I had already taken the sail cover off but it would have been better to leave it on.
Try it a few times and make up your own mind. The key is to minimize folding of the sail and to protect it from UV sunlight. But what do I know .... I don't even own a boat at this point in time Fred IP: 67.70.4.162 |
Darcy
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posted September 13, 2004 10:37 PM
I've seen quite a few people do it. Any boat with full length battens role their sails into a tube so I can't see why you couldn't do something similar with the Sandpiper main. Many of the Shark mains come in a tube like sailbag. The sail is roed up for storage to prevent creasing.D'Arcy IP: 65.95.111.76 |
Shortstay
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posted September 14, 2004 08:04 AM
Thanks, everyone, for the replies.Eric, I have rope in the luff. I'm wondering what to infer your implications are of rope vs slugs for keeping the main on the boom. Absolutely, I'm mimicking a mooring setup & the idea is to expedite launching by a few minutes. I'll fold & stow it during the offseason. Fred, you don't have a boat??? I thought the idea of selling was to get a new one! Waiting for next season, eh? [This message has been edited by Shortstay (edited September 14, 2004).] IP: 198.115.167.6 |
whited
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posted September 14, 2004 10:21 AM
Fred must still be looking for that 'perfect' J24.IP: 156.34.86.83 | |
