Buscemi_Steven
New Member
Hi everyone - read and appreciated this forum for long time. Figured overdue to dive in.
Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on gaff halyard placement. I know most tuning guides suggest somewhere around 106-7" as measured from the black cap by the tack of sail. I understand that lowering this position to raise sail vertically adds power. My question is: how far can you conceivably lower the halyard placement?
I sail mostly in NE United States on smaller lakes. Summer breezes tend to be variable, between 3-10 knots and shifty. I weigh in at 180 pounds and usual sail against lighter competition, which is to say that every breath of air counts!
Recent light air race I had halyard set to 104" but noticed competitors set to possibly 100" or lower... how low can ya go?!
Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on gaff halyard placement. I know most tuning guides suggest somewhere around 106-7" as measured from the black cap by the tack of sail. I understand that lowering this position to raise sail vertically adds power. My question is: how far can you conceivably lower the halyard placement?
I sail mostly in NE United States on smaller lakes. Summer breezes tend to be variable, between 3-10 knots and shifty. I weigh in at 180 pounds and usual sail against lighter competition, which is to say that every breath of air counts!
Recent light air race I had halyard set to 104" but noticed competitors set to possibly 100" or lower... how low can ya go?!