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Buzz Maring
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Initially Posted - 06/16/2003 : 12:45:15

Hi everyone,

In a recent post, Doug wrote:

... you might consider making an 18" long pendant and using it between the sail and the bow. This will also get the sail up off of the bow pulpit.

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.


When I was out sailing this weekend, I noticed that my 110 headsail doesn't go all the way to the top. I am considering making a pendant like Doug describes above ... what is the best way to put one together?

Thanks for the help!

Buzz Maring
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 06/16/2003 : 14:15:43

Buzz<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>... 110 headsail doesn't go all the way to the top. I am considering making a pendant like Doug describes above ... what is the best way to put one together?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>I took a 3' or so piece of 1/4" or so Dacron double braid, and tied it in a large loose loop around my forestay. I then thread that loop (opposite its knot) through my jib tack, and down to my tack shackle on the stem fitting.

So the knot in the loop ends up tight against the front of the forestay, both sides of the loop go down through the tack grommet of the sail, which is held tight against the aft side of the stay, and the pendant and sail are held down by the tack shackle.

I hope that all came through clearly. This method holds the tack of the sail forward, thus keeping the foot of the sail taught without adding stress to the lowest luff hank.

-- Leon Sisson

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Ed Montague
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Response Posted - 06/16/2003 : 14:16:46

Buzz, I made a pendant for my cruising spinaker so I could get a better view forward. When the spinaker isn't up I use it as a safety line to my bow mounted bruce anchor. What I did was determine the length, went to the local West Marine where they have all the wire and thimbles and we made up the pendant right there. If you aren't sure what the length should be, go to your local hardware store. Purchase the plastic coated cable they all carry and two 'U' clamps. You can experiment with this set up until you know are sure of what you need. It you are in fresh water this cheapo pendant will last a long time.

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Rick Heaverly 86 C25 5382
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 : 09:23:30

i added a 2' pendant to fly a standard 150 on my tall rig. i took the easy way out and stopped at fawcetts, a marine store in annapolis and had them put it together for me. they used 3/8" stainless cable, put thimbles on each end. i attach the pendant to the genny and bow with shackles. total cost was around $20. the added visability makes our sailing much more enjoyable.

Rick Heaverly
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 : 09:59:33

does the use of a pendant cause much loss of speed, or increased heeling?

Frank Gloss
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 : 13:40:14

I dont know about loss of speed. I think it would be better because the head sail doesn't get messed up on the pulpit. Heeling would not be a factor. I made mine out of some 1/8 " shroud material two inner eye's and two niko press fittings. Haul your sail up to the top. See how much space you have left on the forestay and make the pendant a few inches shorter so you have enough for tention ajustments. They realy do work good.

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 : 14:19:28

If your wanting to try it and don't have a pendant made up, substitute some 1/8 nylon line... everyone has some of it aboard... yep 1/8th. The advantage is very easy luff tenshion adjustment when setting the sail. Haul the sail fully to the top with the halyard. Bowline the line to the tack grommet. Rove the 1/8 line twice thru the stem shackle and tack grommet and enjoy a 3:1 purchase for setting the luff tension. Now, a couple of more times around...and finished. Its cheap and handy. If wanting the ability to adjust the luff tension...leave the halyard down a couple of inches prior to setting the tack.

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