Spring Keel at St. Francis Yacht ClubMarch 3 - 4
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3
1Witchy Woman6213
2Motorcycle Irene9126
3Baffett10631
4Wile E Coyote15744
5Magic Bus17458
6Xena18972
7El Raton193115
8Moxie20569
9Bessie Jay3112127
10Mirage3111911
11Peaches3214810
12Elise35131012
13Kolibri3781415
14Opa!39101514
14Wild Mojo41151313
15Radio Flyer4916DNF16
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Author: Bob Doerr ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Re: Life without winch pads
Info: (22538 views) Posted: Monday 3-24-03 05:28:12 PM
Well, we added a stand up Harken block at the very back of the jib track last week. It is about 8 to 10 inches forward of the block. We didn't have one problem. the sheet leading to the winch stayed up on the winch. I should add that we have had most of the trouble on the starbord side, so that is where we added the block. The thread for this topic seems to be somewhat of a continuation of the thread on overrides. From what I read, this seems to be a problem for several folks. We found the suggestion of putting tension on the lazy sheet - soon to be new sheet very helpful. This will then discourage the sheet from falling aroung the teak pad. We have Lewmar 24 two-speeds, as well. When we get into a tacking duel we use two wraps and add a third if necessary. It is much easier with the #3.

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