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I used the adhesive “flat” mount, but then I got nervous, so I drilled two countersunk holes, and used wood screws as an extra precaution. I also have a tether on the case that is looped around the tiller.
I mount mine on the tiller, just aft of where the tiller extention “ends”.
This is the view youget….
http://youtu.be/dM9PD1eRCN4
dMy scot was delivered from the Factory with the jaws in the DOWN postition, and I do believe that the correct method is to have the jaws point DOWN.
The Flying Scot is not a Big PHRF boat. Things work differently on it. I have a PHRF racer, and jaws are UP for sure!
Gybes on our scot are done by only one hand on the pole; using the topping lift as a folcrum point. When the jaws are down, by lowering the mast end you are raising/releasing the guy end…in that same motion, in the opposite hand the new sheet will be guided onto the pole. It’s fast.
With the jaws up, you would have to actually push the mast end UP to make the sheet end of the pole go down, releasing from the guy. Well, it the tack of the kite is up high, this becomes a difficult maneuver.
Also, we put the (new) guy in the guy hook before we start the gybe, this makes the (new) guy easily reachable by the crew, and keeps the spin under control.I am totally dedicated to 2015 NACs. I just can’t find crew that can take the 6-7 days off…I am sure someone will turn up, but it sure would be easier if the NAC format would change to 3 or four days with a weekend included.
Taking off Thursday and Friday is infinantly easier than taking off Mon-Fri.
The argumaent that people wouldn’t drive unless it is a 5 day regatta is absurd IMO. People will drive because it is the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. We want to race against the best FS Sailors, and the best FS Sailors are at the NAC.I use the 3:1… 5/16″ is the diametere, and I think 65′ is the length. 70′ will be a little safer. I hate having even a couple of extra feet dangling for no good reason.
Here is the thing, if you have the 3:1 hardware setup, you can chage it to 2:1 in a matter of seconds.
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Hi Jim,
I called and left you a message. They do have windows and battens.
I’ll try calling you again from a 214 area code number.
dI have two sets, a set for light air, they are 3/16.
And the set I use for normal to heavy air is 1/4.
I buy all my line (everything) from Vela Sailing Supply… Their prices are Awesome!http://www.VelaSailingSupply.com. No TAX and Usually Free Shipping.
Click here…This should work.https://www.velasailingsupply.com/Samson-LST-Yacht-Braid-s/3482.htm
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Send me an email, I am sure I have some used that I can send you for free… but honestly, $22 is not expensive when it come to boat cordage. theshaytoon [@] outlook.com
I think I pay around $2 a foot for the spin sheets on my boat. I know that is nuts…don’t worry, the wife and the dogs give me dirty looks.
DOfficial Class Rule says…
Up to two (2) hand lines affixed to the centerboard cap are permitted, providing: their ends are terminated in a whipping, back splice or knot (not a loop); and, their ends cannot extend beyond the rub-rails when fully extended with the ends touching the deck.
And here is a picture I remember seeing…
