Re: Balancing the helm when reefing

From: chris.beatty (chris.beatty@bankofamerica.com)
Date: Mon Mar 27 2000 - 11:04:28 PST


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Now we know why Judy had her main sail from Redwing at the sailmaker's! Is
that how you blow a main sail Judy? Does a Fisherman's reef help in 198 knot
winds? Enquiring minds wanna know! <G>

Seriously, where does one find cheap weight? No wise cracks, now!! I know
it's a really easy one that I have opened up for a clear shot. I want to place
some more weight up front on my boat. I have heard of putting lead shot (and
other things) in the chain locker to get her nose down.

What is a good, cheap, weight, and where can I get it?

TIA,

Chris Beatty
P19 #1176 "Deep Blue"
Alameda, CA

mcmd <mcmd@innet.com> on 03/27/2000 12:49:52 PM
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Hi Judy,
I n t e r r esting, as someone on Laugh In used to say, verrrry i n t e r r
esting. Of course, here in Florida, if we're execting winds over 198
knots, we're usually snug on the third floor of a Holiday Inn some miles
inland.
<snip>
When we're expecting over 198 knots, we usually fly the storm jib
and full main, and then if we need to reduce sail area more, we put a reef
in the main. >
Mac Davis
Kelpie, WWP19#804
Aripeka, FL



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