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colm_ose
Ireland
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 Posted - 01 Nov 2006 : 11:18:02
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Hi,
I've been out a few times on our new stratos and everytime we drop the gennaker, the crew has to wander up the bow and feed it into the chute, due to bunching. We just fed the retrieval line through the lower eye on the sail and tied it with a bowline to the upper eye. But from reading the forum, I've seen a few hints about bigger bowlines to prevent bunching, etc. Is there anyone who could shed light on this for me, because there's nothing as sweet as a neat douse as you come into a leeward mark with a bunch of symmetrical kite boats!
Many thanks,
Colm
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MartinPotter
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2006 : 21:18:13
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I use a big (10-12") bowline. Some people use a bobble but it only does the same job. Beware though, if you go beyond 10-12 inches or so, the kite won't fully retract into the sock leaving lots flopping round the front of the jib. Make sure all areas where kite can snag or pinch are taped up (sides of Jib tack tube) and that the halyard is running free. Lastly lots of lube around the whole chute area. Good luck
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Sayling
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2006 : 22:15:36
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Originally posted by MartinPotter
I use a big (10-12") bowline.
You mean 10-12" measured from the knot to the end of the loop with the line stretched? (rather than the diameter of the loop) This would put a distance of 10-12" between the two eyes on the gennaker as it goes into the chute.
Sayling
(as a prospective owner, I'm quite interested in all these rigging tips...)
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colm_ose
Ireland
7 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2006 : 10:12:36
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So the theory is to keep the two retrieval points separated whether by a bowline or a bobble 10-12" along the line. I see....... Thanks Martin for the reply. And Sayling, go for a stratos!
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MartinPotter
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2006 : 21:57:06
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| Stratos vs L2K. I've had both. The only disadvantage of a Strat over a 2K is that it's physically bigger and heavier on land. Depends on how and where you launch asto whether this is an issue or not. Also, if you'rereally into a big fleet and annual series - the 2k is a bigger class association and has sold i greater numbers. As for sailin g pleasure, there is no comparison. The Strat is roomier, better behaved, faster, stronger, and in my personal opinion, much prettier. I sail 2 up each week, but take out groups of up to five juniors, or four adults, (plus me) regularly and there's loads of room. We're only a small club (20 boats) but there will soon be three Strats as everyone wants a go in my boat! And when they do - they want one! Convinced? |
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Sayling
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2006 : 22:35:58
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Originally posted by MartinPotter
Stratos vs L2K. …Convinced?
Yes. (Sorry I didn't mean to hijack this thread -- I've changed my sig.) I have convinced myself that the Stratos is the boat for me. Thanks for your encouragement.
Sayling
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dropping the genny
