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Help! Looking for length from boom end to attachment on traveler car.
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Hello All, I’m in the middle of a mast refit and need some information from someone who has their rig together. Specifically, if someone could provide the dimension from the boom block to the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Firefly May 30, 2023.
Registration Number Placement
Hello All, As the title implies, I’m looking for some ideas on how best everyone is adding their state registration numbers. I’d like to do something a little nicer than just some stickers. What do…Continue
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"When you ask about rebuilding, what are the issues that you are seeing? It might be that you just need to take it apart and give it a good cleaning and lubrication.
cheers, James"
"Good Morning Bill, Thank you for the information, much appreciated. I'll look at the Sparkman and Stephens drawing this evening to confirm the dimension and go from there.
Cheers, James"
"Hello James,
If you haven't already calculated the length: If your E dimension=15 .5, then the distance you are looking for is 19.6' when the boom is extended to 90deg.
Last season, I moved Panacea's mainsheet from the cabin…"
"Hello Bijou, Selden should provide mounting instructions and when I did a quick look, their mounting brackets require 8mm (5/16") fasteners in three places. I'm not at my boat now but can envision running the bowsprit on the…"
"Hello Bijou, If you google Mainsheet System - 4:1 / 8:1 Self-Contained System, it will clarify. They are really nice systems and make for a nice setup that’s user friendly for all types of people. Once installed…"
"I’m not even going to pretend to understand what you are talking about LOL"
"Hello Bijou, thank you for the website recommendation. Unfortunately, this length is for a factory setup. I'm planning on upgrading my main sheet blocks to a Harken coarse/fine tune system. As such, the main sheet needs to be…"
"I suggest going to yachtdatabase.com and look up specs for the 35. From memory main sheet is roughly 85 ft which seems lengthy to me but I’m not a rigger "
Help! Looking for length from boom end to attachment on traveler car.
Hello All, I’m in the middle of a mast refit and need some information from someone who has their rig together. Specifically, if someone could provide the dimension from the boom block to the traveler block with the traveler in the center and the boom out at its farthest from center. I need this so I can run the calculation on how long I need to have the rigger make my main sheet, given my block selection.Thanks in advance for the help! Much appreciated.Cheers, JamesSee More
"According to my Hinckley Pilot sail plan drawing, waterline to masthead is 43’ plus your masthead light and antennae I’d call it 45’ to be safe."
"Hi James. Glad my boat´s color scheme was helpful in deciding on the bottom paint for Firefly. Black is a very long lasting color and not a very common one. Regards. Emilio"
Registration Number Placement
Hello All, As the title implies, I’m looking for some ideas on how best everyone is adding their state registration numbers. I’d like to do something a little nicer than just some stickers. What do you have?See More
"Looks fantastic! Looks like we are the only two red Pilots! Thanks for sharing, you have confirmed for me that black will be a good choice for the bottom paint.
cheers, James"
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- At 8:12am on April 10, 2023,
EQUINOCCIO said…
Hi James. Glad my boat´s color scheme was helpful in deciding on the bottom paint for Firefly. Black is a very long lasting color and not a very common one. Regards. Emilio
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