richard campbell Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hi all, Just got another maricat, This 1 is very standard, All the old school settings on it. Just wondering before i go off on a wild goose chase. Is the mast rake the same from Cat to sloop rig?? There is a short wire strop at the hound fittings. Is that a standard length?? Also what length are the trap wires?? Awaiting your replies Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 With the sidestays at 5m and adjusters, you will have the correct rake with room for more in stronger winds (Down to no adjuster just a shackle) you add an adjuster to the strop. Rig tension is required for sloop rig (Not sloppy like cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Length of trap wires are dependant on what sort of rig you have on the end of the wire to attach to your harness, I have found that you normally have to trap a bit higher on the 14s than the guys do on the bigger boats as the 14s tend to sit lower in the water and are not really been designed for trapping, hence it is fairly easy to get washed off the sides of the boart in choppy conditions when you are parallel to the water. The lenght of the strop at the top is dependant the length of the forestay, I have 2 jibs both made by Marko with different lenght stays sewn in, so I will get more rake with my old jib than with my newer jib cause the newer jib has a shorter stay. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks Darcy and Phil, When i was talking with you yesterday Darcy those where the two things i forgot to ask, See you Saturday at Mannering darcy, Hopefully the boat will be ready for Toukley Sunday Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj5800 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have a REALLY fast old school mari which is still set up as it was in its hayday (was a VERY fast boat), if you want to have a look at it give me a call. I am not far from you! Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have a REALLY fast old school mari which is still set up as it was in its hayday (was a VERY fast boat), if you want to have a look at it give me a call. I am not far from you! Dan. I would like to have a look at it, I think it will be the only time i see it this season Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj5800 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Make sure you look at the front of it because all you will see on the water is the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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