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Originally Posted by Mighty Mouse
Brion, can you say more about why the boat will not point as high with the 3/16 7x19 stays?
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7x19 is far more elastic than 7x7, and even moreso for 1x19. So the mast will go further to leeward, and the headstay will sag more, with 7x19.
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And is there some way to know that it is time to reef (prior to when I might normally?...usually before I go out if the wind is above 15 in the channel where I am. I am pretty conservative.)
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When you reef is a matter of heel angle, helm balance, and personal preference. I suggest you take note of all three, and set up a protocol for you and your boat. So for instance, you might find that 18 knots apparent, in smooth water, is just fine. Or not.
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Is there a book (or equation) that details how one determines, for instance, mast height, wire size, turnbuckles size on a given boat style of specific dimensions?
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You are kidding, right? You're not? "The Rigger's Apprentice."
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On my turnbuckles it is one of the threaded rods on the fork that are slightly bent on 3 of them. I would like to at least get the rigging on the boat (and, therefore, mast out of the boatyard) until I can find good used or purchase new ones. Will going for a sail in mild winds (under 15) be out of the question until I get those replaced?
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See Ian's excellent reply.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss