But there eventually comes a time when even I have to just 'get on with it'.
So, new sail, spar modifications completed (as far as I can), no more excuses...
Started lacing up the new sail as per the previously mentioned instructions - start at the top (head), then the tack, then the clew.
Then fill in with all the fiddly little 'in-betweeney' ties.
The pronounced diagonal crease is supposed to disappear when the sail is pulled in with the main sheet (rope attached to the boom).
Only had to remove three of the ties to allow the mast to slide out. The sail was then rolled around the boom for crease-free storage.
A hook-in sprit halyard pulley has been ordered , but will need the removal of the existing lacing eye (two holes to be filled with rivets), then another hole drilled in the mast for the hook-in pulley. This will allow the mast to be pulled out with ALL of the ties in place, so much quicker to rig next time.
Not sure how to make that hole waterproof so the mast floats in the unlikely event of a capsize..?
No comments:
Post a Comment