Ninja Nick Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hi all, I need some help rigging my new jib onto my Windrush Surfcat 14. By looking at other photos, it appears people have a jib block / cam cleat in the port and starboard aluminium track (between tramp and hull, red circle in picture below). I also have seen people use the small jammer on the tramp bow rail, blue square in picture below. My sailing is always just for fun, very relaxed and on a budget. Can I sacrifice a little boat speed and use the small jammers that are already on the boat (blue square), or should I invest in some jib blocks / cam cleats, placed further aft, for a better jib angle(red circle)? Many thanks, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 The cleats on the front beam, were for pulling the mast up straight to increase downwind performance, some 6mm line was tied to the forestays, left loose when sailing upwind and pulled tight when downwind. If you have the original jib, you need the original cleats for the aluminium trac. I may have some in the shed. Ph 02 43591729. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Nick Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi Darcy, Thank you for the response and help. I will call you this afternoon after work to see if you have any. Many thanks, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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