richard campbell Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 I purchased a 14 yesterday (sail no 8) Can any give me info on mast rake?(how to work it out) Also do u run the traveller off centre upwind.. Im coming from a hobie turbo so any information will help me greatly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Mast rake can vary on your weight, what condition the sail and battens are in and softness of the mast and so-forth. But generally, get your trapeze wire with a bit of rope tied to it and measure where the forestays attach at the bows, and then walk to the stern and that same length should be around or just behind the rear beam. And you do centre the traveller upwind. Have a blast. It is way different to the H14. You are now going t go fast and stay above water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted April 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 thanks emmessee that at least gets me in the ball park yes im hoping to enjoy the boat it looks like the water will be a long way away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brant Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I'm a new NACRA owner living near Cairns FNQ. Purchased a 14sq a couple of weeks ago (Sail No. 31) and very happy with my first sailing experience last week on Lake Tinaroo. As I am a shift worker (including weekends) I anticipate sailing alone a good deal of the time and I am looking for advice / hints on raising and lowering the mast singlehanded. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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