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2011 A.I. Is my downhaul line rigged correctly?
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Author:  mingle [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:23 am ]
Post subject:  2011 A.I. Is my downhaul line rigged correctly?
Hi Guys,

Recently picked up a 2001 A.I. and finally assembled it (in the garden!) today. When I had the sail out I noticed that the furling line seemed a bit short (it was almost out or reach).

This is how it's currently rigged:

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Does that look okay?

And this is how much mainsheet and furling line I have when the sail is fully furled. Again, does this look about right?

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Being an A.I. newbie, I'd appreciated any comments or suggestions on re-rigging or adjusting the lines.

Cheers,

Mike.
Author:  Tom Kirkman [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 A.I. Is my furling line rigged correctly?
The downhaul line and furling line aren't supposed to be the same line. The downhaul line is the same type rope, but should be supplied as a short section. This may be why you don't seem to have enough furling line when the sail is fully opened.

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Author:  stringy [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 A.I. Is my furling line rigged correctly?
Mike,
What Tom said! :)
Did you get the manual with the boat? If not you can download it from the support links in the FAQ's here:
viewforum.php?f=114
All the FAQ's should be required reading for any new AI owner. Especially note how the daggerboard bungee is threaded.
Author:  Tom Kirkman [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 A.I. Is my furling line rigged correctly?
Something else you might be interested in if you want a 3 to 1 system for both people - it can be done with the same sheet, assuming you have communication between the "crew" while underway.

http://youtu.be/3EU0QV7ssNQ
Author:  mingle [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 A.I. Is my furling line rigged correctly?
Thanks for the replies guys...

I have a copy of the A.I. manual (although the copy I downloaded still refers to the 'older' style A.I. - published September 2006!).

Any chance of a few photos of your setups?

Also, can anyone suggest the type of knot I should use. I'm a bit hopeless in this area - I know a few fishing knots, but nothing that's of any use when rigging an A.I.!

Cheers,

Mike.
Author:  Tom Kirkman [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 A.I. Is my furling line rigged correctly?
I use a bowline on the attachments points on the sail and first pulley.
Author:  mingle [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2011 A.I. Is my furling line rigged correctly?
Thanks again for the replies...

It's all sorted now.
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