Rigging the main
I bet you get a tighter mainsail than I do on upwind, because the reef point has more leverage out farther on the boom. I would also imagine that I can let my main out faster on gusts etc.
Mike
Rigging
Thanks Greg for the nice drawing, really very helpful for the basic outline. One detail that is set up differently on my omega is the main sheet is doubled on the front. Your is shown as reefed between the back of the boom to the traveller. My boats arrangement allows for less line...
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I am sailing an Omega 14 which is very losely rigged at the shrouds. I am seeing about 4-6 inches of side to side play in the mast. (the Omega is the predessesor of the Capri) what kind of side to side movement are you seeing...
Omega 14
I just redid my rudder and keel, and I covered mahogony with epoxy, and this has been an awesome combination. I often launch from the beach, and so when I land on the beach, the keel and rudder sometimes hits before I expect them to. I have line, and not shock cord on the keel, and so...
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