I broke the bungie at the base of the mast

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kaptanoglu

Post subject: I broke the bungie at the base of the mast

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:36 pm

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Howdy -

Taking down the mast a few weeks ago I managed to break one of the clips on the bungie that is designed to keep the mast straight.

Does it really do anything productive and should I replace it? I have sailed a couple of times with it detached and it sails fine, though I suspect that the aerodynamics of the sail are worse as it appears to overrotate.

Thanks,

k

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mmiller

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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:18 pm

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That bungee is to help keep the jib sheets from tangling in the base casting. Not critical, but a hassle when they get tangled.

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kaptanoglu

Post subject: Thanks

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:22 am

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I haven't had any issues with the jib sheets tangling, but will fix it anyway just for optics.

Thanks for the education.

J

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