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dmpilc
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Initially Posted - 01/23/2008 :  22:05:39  Show Profile
While looking through some old magazines today, I came across a good article in the May, 2006 edition of "Sail" magazine on trimming a furling headsail for maximum performance. The principles should also apply to a hank-on headsail. If you have that issue or can find the article on the net, it's a good read.
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Response Posted - 01/27/2008 :  21:48:59  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
David, darn, cant do archive on the site. Can you scan article or at least give us the highlights.
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Response Posted - 01/28/2008 :  22:49:49  Show Profile
<font color="blue"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Hey Kevinmac
For those in the PNW this seminar at the 2008 Seattle boat show is something you should see........
I saw it last week.

Sail Trim Carol Hasse 2/1/2008 7:00:00 PM Green

http://www.seattleboatshow.com/index.cfm?p=seminar-schedule& hx=0& OrderBy=field01value& AlphaChar=& Search=0& search_keyword=& startrow=101

paulj</font id="Comic Sans MS"></font id="size4"></font id="blue">
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 01/29/2008 :  10:11:26  Show Profile
I recall reading this article and what I thought was most helpful was the explanation for reading the creases in your foresail to assist with setting your jib blocks correctly. In a nutshell they explained if the creases were vertical you needed to position your jib block more aft. If the creases were horizontal you needed to position your jib block more forward. A properly positioned jib block for a balanced fore sail will exert equal pressure on the leech and foot.
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Response Posted - 01/29/2008 :  22:33:03  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Joe, I have heard more technical explanation but yours made it simple, thanks.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 01/30/2008 :  09:00:16  Show Profile
I'm nothing if not simple!
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/30/2008 :  22:32:16  Show Profile
Steve,
I'll leave it at Joe's explanation. One other thing they mentioned was, if not done by the mfgr, mark the foot sail cover trim material with tape to show the furled positions for smaller sail sizes, say, 80%, 100, and 110, and mark your jib car tracks as well to simplify settings. The main focus seemed to be to maximize sail trim, even while cruising.
David
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