You must be 'relatively' close to me, Bob.

Posted By: Gary, 2023, Milwaukee
Date: 6/21/07 8:08a.m.

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In Response To: New Boat (Bob Frak)

At least, you mention those areas I am also interested in.
Anyway, I added a backstay, utilizing StaSet-X line. While it 'shouldn't' be needed... better safe than sorry. I have two new asymmetrical spinnakers I'm playing with, learning to use. While the backstay not yet needed (I'm practising in lighter air), it certainly will help down the road. The PO of my Santana did NOT use a backstay with the Asymmetrical, but he only flew it twice.
My suggestion would be to throw a backstay on some time down the road if you're going to be using chutes. Even without a chute flying, it's nice to put a better shape on the jib/genny using the backstay in heavy air.
How close to me are you? Twin Cities area? Chicago?
Gary

Messages In This Thread

I did it! -- Bob Frak -- 6/18/07 8:45a.m.

Congrats, you'll LOVE it!! -- Gary, 2023A, Milwaukee -- 6/19/07 5:48a.m.

Bob that is great! -- Charles -- 6/19/07 9:06a.m.

New Boat -- Bob Frak -- 6/20/07 11:33a.m.

hmm surprised they did not do the viking thing -- charles pratt -- 6/20/07 4:09p.m.

rigging -- sand sailor -- 6/20/07 11:03p.m.

You must be 'relatively' close to me, Bob. -- Gary, 2023, Milwaukee -- 6/21/07 8:08a.m.

StaSet-X line -- charles pratt -- 6/21/07 5:53p.m.

I like it a lot. Besides suggested from this forum: -- Gary, 2023, Milwaukee -- 6/22/07 9:56a.m.

Location -- Bob Frak -- 6/25/07 9:11p.m.

Congrats! I sailed the Door last year! -- Linda Cherry -- 6/25/07 7:50p.m.

Nice! -- George E. Norkus, Santana 2023A, SE Michigan -- 6/22/07 5:08p.m.

Keep a look out for weather behind! -- Allen 19942023ATall -- 8/13/08 11:51a.m.

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