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Author: | picah [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
Just got the new square top sail as a father's day present for use on my oasis (!!). Went to rig it (in the pool !) and I don't quite understand the directions supplied. I am using a small Harkin block (purchased separately) at the rear but I don't see any reference to the small snatch cleat the is just in front of the mesh bag on the right side. The block seems to catch the sheet from moving forward as you pull in toward you (aft). Where is the turn made in the main sheet ahead of the factory snatch block. Am I missing some hardware that should have come with the sail kit?? Anyone have a photo? Appreciate your responses many thanks to this list - great group of people Picah |
Author: | stringy [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
Picah, The small sail kit is a simple kit that contains the sail, mast and mainsheet. This is all that is included unless Hobie have recently added some extra hardware I am unaware of. The mainsheet is run back through the rear padeye and then back up on the s/b side. You can use the seat straps to add friction. Adding a small block on the rear padeye is a simple improvement. Many members have posted other improvements in rigging such as: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15360 viewtopic.php?t=7065&highlight=improved+rigging A search back through this forum will yield other great ideas! |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
picah wrote: ... but I don't see any reference to the small snatch cleat the is just in front of the mesh bag on the right side. The block seems to catch the sheet from moving forward as you pull in toward you (aft). I think the cleat your are questioning, is to lock the rudder 'Down' line with and has nothing to do with the sail.Keep searching here on line, and I think it will all make sense. Good sailing! |
Author: | picah [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
Thanks, guys. Yes - I am a dummy sometimes - I have used the rudder down block 100's of times but was so focused on the sail rigging that I was not connecting the dots BIG thanks for the warning NOT to use a swivel block, just a regular simple block - would have gone wrong here Just bought a 5' long 1/4 diameter fiberglass rod (bike flag at Wally World for $7 !) for the batten and it slides in without having to burn a hole in the sail Also working on a furling rig as developed by some of you and others on this forum I do know that the batten and furling capability do not co-exist, at least not simultaneously ( ) This forum is the best !! Very happy oasis owner |
Author: | skunked [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
Roadrunner wrote: The only big "don't" is don't use a swivel microblock at the rear padeye. This will allow your mainsheet to twist and lock, effectively seizing the sail -- not a desirable result. A simple block is all you want or need. i just bought an used sail kit and haven't tried it yet. i bought a harken micro block single / shackle (har234) for the rear padeye, it doesn't swivel but it is shackled. is that ok? or am i asking for trouble? thanks |
Author: | Roadrunner [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
No problem. |
Author: | skunked [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: need help rigging sail 2010 oasis |
thanks roadrunner for your prompt response and informative posts! |
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