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Set the pole no longer than...

Posted By: Pete M P-23
Date: 5/1/09 11:36a.m.

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In Response To: I doubt you'll have to worry about over extending the pole (Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA)

the gen foot length. This will position the clew about midway between the tack and the mast (athwardship). Works when on a dead run or within 15 degrees either side. Higher on the wind, shorten the pole for more draft.

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I doubt you'll have to worry about over extending the pole -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 5/1/09 9:39a.m.
 Set the pole no longer than...  -- Pete M P-23 -- 5/1/09 11:36a.m.
You can set the pole much further out.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/1/09 1:16p.m.
Spinnaker is a different Animal... -- Pete M P-23 -- 5/1/09 2:33p.m.
Dimensions -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 5/1/09 4:54p.m.
Nice rig - Thanks for the photo. -- Pete M P-23 -- 5/1/09 6:13p.m.
Dimensions.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/2/09 5:07a.m.
I sheet mine the same way -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 5/3/09 3:59a.m.
Brian, when I got my boat.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/3/09 7:46a.m.
I tested out the Asym I bought last fall on the jib halyard -- Rob M, P-21, Minuet building. -- 5/3/09 7:58a.m.
A simple hound fitting and a swivel bullet block should work well. -- catsailor -- 5/3/09 9:22a.m.
Thanks, I plan to run the halyard outside the mast. -- Rob M, P-21, Minuet building. -- 5/3/09 12:00p.m.
They're a lot of fun. -- catsailor -- 5/3/09 12:37p.m.
I fly mine single-handing, but I use an autopilot -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 5/3/09 6:27p.m.
I just use a tiller stopper.. -- Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl. -- 5/3/09 7:02p.m.
Me too, and agreed, particularly if the wind comes up -- cat sailor -- 5/4/09 3:42p.m.
Rob, I'd be glad to help fly the Asym -- Tim Sharpe P21 "JennyLyn" -- 5/4/09 2:56p.m.
I will look forward to it. I'd like to come to Madison -- Rob M, P-21, Minuet building. -- 5/4/09 4:31p.m.


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