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[seahouse]

worrying about the MRS aerodynamics with things like the stock sails and the windage of our hull design doesnt make a lot of sense to me is truly sewing a silk purse from a sus scrofa....

Hey Cat - I think Watto was talking more about disturbing the laminar flow over the sails - which the mast winch is quite likely to do given its critical position in the airflow between the sails.

I think the Mac has enough necessary compromises in performance that any unnecessary compromises are, well... unnecessary!

Not sure what MRS means, though(?)

Regards- B.

[Ixneigh]

"""You can also add a third set of shrouds without the additional cost of a second pair of spreaders will not be as strong but definately stronger than just two sets of shrouds but not really needed if your not into heavy sailing """

Once I get everything set up so my stuff is not falling all over the place, I do intend to sail the boat hard but within the limits of its construction. I dont want to break the boat itself afterall. I have looked over the rigging and it seems ok if unconventional. Just a scaled up version of the foremast on my old boat, really. Until i begin to doubt the stainless tangs and chainplates due to age, the only upgrade i might consider is going one size up in wire.
I *may* add running backstays or intermediats that could be set up in strong breezes.
Am I missing something here? I have not sailed the boat thruogh any typhoons yet but ive had her heeled to the limits of her effective sailing and my comfort and nothing gave me the slightest pause.

Ixneigh

[NiceAft]

Dave,

That shot was taken by Matt last year. In it, you will notice that the Genoa & the Main are luffing. I believe I was heading very close to the wind. I had three guests onboard, the cockpit was full, and I wanted to have a smooth sail for them. Take a look at the width of the shoulders of the fellow on the port side, forward of the Admiral (in pink). Ordinarily, I have the genny as far out as possible and enjoy the ride.

As to the Main, it is a Musclehead. It performs very well in light winds, but when the wind picks up, you have to reef earlier than you would with the stock Main. The boat is easily overpowered with the Musclehead, so having the correct combination of Headsail & Main is essential.

Just like the stock Doyle Main, the Musclehead has to have a slug removed when you reef. Reefing is not a problem, but then again, I don't have any reefing system, so I do it all by hand. If I'm by myself, I reef before leaving the dock. If I'm with the Admiral, she controls the boat while I'm on deck.

Ray

Ray,
Looks like you have a full batten Main and a furled 150 Genoa.
How do you like the Full Batten and does it reef well? Also ,when You furl the Genoa that much does it stay in shape somewhat? The picture shows the Genoa Luffing but that could be spilling the wind without reefing the main.
Dave

Hey Jim,

Do you mean like this



Jim said:

To me, leaving the the mast raising pole in place while sailing is like leaving your fenders over the side while sailing.

Tacky...as oppossed to Gybey...

By the way, I have no idea what "Gybey" is. Tacky I know, but I also don't care

Ray

[Catigale]

Not sure what MRS means, though(?)

When I figure it out, Ill let you know...

It is some sort of spellcheck correction, perhaps on ??

Ill bet a wooden nickel that you wont see a bit of sailing speed difference with the winch in/out of airflow....