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Author:  wingit [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Improved Rigging for Sailing Revo

Here are some photos of my rigging modifications for sailing a Revo. The cupholder to the right of the seat is an ideal location for the cheek block and cam cleat. I shaped the wood to fit the cupholder and go into the slot to keep it from turning. Using tin snips I cut a truss plate and bent it to hold the wood down. No new holes in the kayak were needed. I used the existing ones for the mesh pocket. A hardware store quick link attachs the rear block. The other cheap hardware store block and quick link are used to keep the mainsheet out of the storage area where my dog rides. I use 1/4" line because it's easier to handle. 20 feet of mainsheet line allows the sail to be released and pointed straight off the bow which is necessary if you're running with the wind and get slammed by a gust. Here are 3 Ronstan part numbers and 1 Harken number for the hardware:
-Cam Cleat - RF5000B
-Fairlead, Small Fast Track-RF5005
-Block - Series 30 BB Single W/Loop Head- RF30101
-Cheek Block- Harken-092
I bought all of the above from West Marine.
Trimming or releasing the mainsheet is quick and easy with this rigging. It's more useful to have real sailing hardware than the cupholder.
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Author:  Apalach [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:11 pm ]
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Hey wingit,
A very nice job indeed, complemented with some excellent pics. I believe you are the first to come up with the use and adaptation of a cupholder for sailing! Congrats on your efforts!
Best,
Dick

Author:  Roadrunner [ Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:49 am ]
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Beautiful installation! I especially like the way you mounted the cam cleat. 8)

Author:  duke [ Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:07 pm ]
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Nice job wingit. Could you show what is holding the wood in the cup holder? Thanks

Author:  dueitt2s [ Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:27 am ]
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Duke, Second pic...

wingit, THANKS, I have all the hardware already and have been pondering how to get the cam cleat out of the way. Thanks agian...

Author:  goudaguy [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  New Mexico Hobie?

I am considering a Hobie in New Mexico. How do you find paddling and sailing it in New Mexico conditions (wind, heat, etc.)? I live in southern New Mexico and would be using it mostly at Elephant Butte and Caballo.

Author:  wingit [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:05 am ]
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I've been going mostly to Cochiti because it's closest to Santa Fe and it's a no wake lake. If there's no wind I mostly pedal, sometimes pedal & paddle for the workout. When there is wind, I'm sailing it. If there are white caps, I put on the Sidekick Amas. On Cochiti the wind speed and direction change all the time. I love being on the water so I've been having fun with all the options on the Revolution.

Author:  goudaguy [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:03 am ]
Post subject:  Thanks

Thanks. That tells me what I need to know. I hope to see you out on the water some day.

Author:  Esie [ Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Improved Rigging for Sailing Revo

hi..to all''
goudaguy, can you please sent me some info
all about the Improved Rigging for Sailing Revo??
Thanks a lot''


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