[johncallis]

quote:[i]Originally posted by Gallus 102[/i]
[br]Everything that Tripp said.

Feathering is the most important after you do the other things. What seems to work is to first ease the main till the boom end is over the transom corner. When that alone will no longer keep the boat flat, feather up. Sheet in every chance you get, even if it is only for a second or two.

NB–Don’t forget to ease the vang before rounding the windward mark–you’ll probably break it if the wind is that strong as you bear off.
Thanks, I have been pulling on the vang quite hard but I will try to pull on it a little more. Feathering the boat to windward sounds a little bit like pinching, and I’ve always thought that you don’t want to do that. I will try it, but if feathering is nothing like pinching than maybe you could explain how it is done.

John
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[johncallis]

quote:[i]Originally posted by johncallis[/i]
[br]The boom on my boat needs to be replaced. I am looking into purchasing a new one from Flying Scot, but would be happy to find one used and in good shape. I would also be interested in a blank boom tube if anyone has one they want to get rid of. I live on Long Island N.Y.

Thanks
John

I just got my new boom from Flying Scot last weekend, thanks anyway

[johncallis]

quote:[i]Originally posted by RandyWilliams[/i]
[br]There are surely quite a few halyard winches available due to the broken masts at this year’s NACs. If you want mine, which is 10-12 years old, just let me know, and I’ll UPS it to you in January. No charge, just shipping.

Randy Williams
Marblehead, Mass.
FS 5710

Wow! That would be great. The halyard on my Scot is so worn, that it is difficult to raise my main unless I lubricate the winch just about every time I sail. If your winch is in good to great shape, I would love to have it. Let me know when you can ship it and we can work out the expenses.

Thank You
John

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