darcy1945 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Redhead Jib, as new (used 3-4 times only), new bridle, furler, sheets and blocks. $500 ono. 0243591729 Mannering park (can be posted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Peter Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Advantages of sloop rig I sail on inland lakes and at times feel quite underpowered. What [dis]advantages does the sloop rig bring? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I was going to leave this for the Super sloop sailors to answer, as I am selling this gear, but will answer anyway, no real advantage upwind (gain speed but loose height), main gains on the reach (and downwind when breeze over 10 kts), ideal if you want to take a crew or teach someone to sail (I sailed sloop class in several regattas just to get juniors on the helm racing, these kids stayed with the class for years and performed well.) Furler is handy if you get caught in a blow. Pitchpoling is a greater risk in a blow when bearing away or gybing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I think a sloop Maricat is nicer to sail than a cat rigged but unless you are a fat boy you will quickly get over powered in stronger wind. In the lighter conditions like on the inland lakes (like Albury on the weekend !!) it would be fine. The jib lets you tack quickly and take advantage of the wind shifts. You should have told me you were keen to try sloop. I had two jib kits and sails with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Peter Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 In retrospect Rod, Good to catch up with you last weekend - pity I missed the tuning session but lots of guys talked you up - so you made a good impression. I did not really consider a jib until after the second race while on the way home. Both races were pretty light on as far as wind was concerned but I finished in front of those sloop rigged hobie 14s and Maris anyway (they were novices). I was thinking more about sloop-rig than super sloop if you follow my meaning. How to get someone new into sailing. If I had the thought before-hand that would have made more sense in retrospect. But my head wasn't there at that time. I do have an jib for an old style Mark 1 but no bridle. I was thinking a newer-style jib would go with my new modern-cut main. Peter PS - I think I might be fat enough!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Cosmo Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Darcy, if you get a hold of a 2nd hand jib kit im interested in getting one. Cat rigged in a blow the mari flys but at 90kg i think anything under 10-12kn and im a little heavy. Also how often do 2nd hand racing mains come available (around 200-400 bucks). Does anyone know how i can tighten up the play between the rudders and rudder cheeks (mainly trailing edge). I was thinking some sort of plastic bush/spacer made out of a icecream container or something. I dont know, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I have a couple of 2nd hand race mains, $250 ea complete w/battens. Good 2nd hand jibs are rare as and a new jib kit costs more than most 2nd hand boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtie2611 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 hi there , just joined , do you still have the jib for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yes. 0243591729. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Cosmo Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi Darcy, its Todd here with sea frog. Im back in Newcastle between xmas and new years, are you going to be around? Im keen on one of those 2nd hand racing mains and can come pick one up during this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Give me a call 43591729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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