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| Author: | Deq204 [ Wed Jul 09, 2003 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Cut Jibs |
The (my) new jib has a line on top - (like in the old days), and a grommet on the bottom, above the tack. The tack has a shackle (no line). What's the grommet on the bottom for? Downhaul? And why the line top? Why not a shackle on top and downhaul (adjustment) on the bottom? Thanks Rico Hobie Cat Fleet 204 Syracuse, NY. |
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| Author: | Joby1knobi [ Wed Jul 09, 2003 1:36 pm ] |
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Rico - I have no idea what that extra grommet is for either. I totally agree that the line should be at the bottom and the shackle at the top. I drilled out the rivet in the shackle at the bottom and moved it to the top using a clevis pin in place of the rivet. By switching it you end up with a luff tension adjustment using the line at the bottom. |
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| Author: | Deq204 [ Thu Jul 10, 2003 8:56 am ] |
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Yes - that's what we used to do before they moved the line and shackle - now that it's moved again however - I was wondering why. Before I move the shackle and line - what's the current (new jib) set up designed to do? - Matt? Thank You Rico |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Jul 10, 2003 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Jib Luff adjustment line... top or bottom |
With the line on top, you will be able to get the jib lower to the front crossbar. With the line on the bottom, you can make easier adjustments. 6 of one... half dozen of the other. It boils down to personal preference. The extra grommet is standard in the World Wide pattern and can be used as a cunningham (luff adjustment). |
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| Author: | Deq204 [ Fri Jul 11, 2003 5:11 am ] |
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Ah, I see - thank you Rico |
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