alexha Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 hi, thanks for the forum, it helps alot we just got a mark 1 in pretty much original setup after reading the forums raking the mast aft is to be done. doing a few suggested things before i take it for a sail and down to a club - now ready to do mast rake; from reading - suggestion is top of mast somewhere from '200mm fwd of aft beam' upto "over the aft beam" [i am a 105 kg fat dad at the moment ] ok no worries- what is level ? a line from top of fwd beam to a line ontop of aft beam - on centreline. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 www.maricat.com.au All tuning tip are on that web site. With the cat sitting on a flat surface. put a weight on the hallyard and that will tell you where the rake is. Mine is directly on to of the back beam. Onec you do this you will need to re-gain your main sheet tension. You will need to either shorten the sail from the top or add a clue into the botton panel of the main. If you don't follow this. call me on 0419999785 Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexha Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 thanks [very quick reply] yep follow that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 But, if you just want to sail - go sail. Big rake is if you want to race - if your mk1 is in original condition then it doesn't have the extra hole in the rudder blades that allow them to come forward. Much better to come to one of the active clubs and have a good look. As to the sail, "my" sailmaker sewed a D ring into the sail about 6" above the original and this worked fine, then I bought a new sail!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Drop into Mannering Park Sailing Club. There is a good group of Maricats of all ages and standards. That goes for the sailors too !! Very helpful and friendly lot. It will be worth a short drive from Somersby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 didn't see you're at Sommersby! (still don't!). Mannering Park Saturdays from around 10:30am. Ask pretty much anyone and you'll get some absolutely top information. Darcy (big bugger with a white goatee) Brenton - usually looks like he's had a bath in sun cream (careful guy)!! All very pleasant guys and absolutely brim full of good Maricat knowledge. Brenton is Secretary of the Maricat Assoc and Rimmo is President of Vice. For racing there's a mix of new and old and the old boats can keep up with the new ones too, plus they have a handicapping system that makes it all fair. I think too that there is a weight based handicap too. Doesn't really matter since the racing is great fun. And if you see someone dripping wet (short, overweight, thinning!) it'll be because Darcy and Brenton don't like my descriptions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexha Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 thanks all am planning to come down D has shown me the club and where to rig hopefully get stays done and tramp back on wednesday/ thurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hey Jim, click on the "Profile" icon, it tells you lots. Like you live in Wyee but don't have a job and no interests !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Aha, yup, that about sums it up! thank god for cat racing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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