Penno Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Anyone else here setup a self tacking jib? How did you do it? Photos? How well does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Penno, we will have a look and make suggestions when we see you at Mannering Park this W/E. Self tacker should be simple, if you are sheeting the jib from tracks on the front beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penno Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Darcy I cant make it this weekend, probably next weekend. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigarr Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I too am interested in a self tacking setup for Hydra, if anyone has pics or suggestions? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penno Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Stand by Tigarr I will show you what I've done..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penno Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 This setup works fine, my only issue is with sail shape (I think I need to play with the adjustments more). I thought I would post here to prevent re-inventing this setup but I think I already did that. Someone like Darcy can be a great help with things like this. You dont need twisted shackles, straight ones would work fine.... http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/Penno01/IMG_0582s.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/Penno01/IMG_0583s.jpg [This message has been edited by Penno (edited 22 February 2009).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigarr Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 looks good, nice and simple, will give it a try! cheers! EDIT: how does it go for square/broad reaching? looks like it might allow the sail to belly excessively with the 'traveler' sheet sheeted out? it would be a pain to have to adjust the 'leash' for reaching, can it be achieved with the travellers, barberhauler style? [This message has been edited by Tigarr (edited 03 March 2009).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penno Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Tigarr, you will probably find my design is flawed because the sail shape is incorrect. Indeed the original setup on my boat was alsopulling the sail down too much. I am now moving the sheet blocks back along the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush pig Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Penno, I have my jib sheet blocks 17 inches from my front beam. Hope this helps you. are you comming up on Saturday hope so also do not forget to put your bungs in to Bill King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penno Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Yeah, thanks Bill. Dont know if I will make it today, if not then next week. I have done the changes recomended by Darcy and a little more maintenance is also needed and then my boat will be as fast as a Hydra ever will be with standard rig & sails. Cheers, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penno Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 It's all ready Bill. Barring a bad weather forecast I will be there this Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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