Laser XD controls

[Elessar]

Hi

I know that the maximum purchase for the XD kicker is 15:1 (which I have). However I have an XD downhaul with purchase of 6:1 and an XD outhaul with purchase of 4:1. I want to know if I have got the maximum allowed purchase for my outhaul and downhaul because I have seen more powerful versions, (downhaul 8:1) and (outhaul 6:1)

 

[dave101]

These instructions have 6:1 outhaul:

http://laserpol.com.pl/docs/riggingGuides/LaserXDOuthaulCunninghamRigging.pdf

I have 8:1 downhaul as part of the 'race' upgrade. It is a double cascade arrangement. It doesn't seem to pull down all the way though, so maybe the 6:1 is better. I can describe this to you if you are interested

 

[Mattcm]

http://www.roostersailing.com.au/bo...g-we-legally-have-boosted-the-xidp200950.html

That shows the most purchase you can have for all control lines, really the outhaul doesnt need to be that strong, and the cunningham only go for that much purchase if you really can't get it on hard

 

[jeffers]

The problem with more purchase is that you get a lot more rope kicking around in the cockpit. I dallied with a extra purchase in my downhaul to make it 8:1 and I really did not get on with it so I have gone back to the older version (the non-cascade).

You have to pull harden but generally if you need it on hard you are hiking and you can really lean in to it to get enough on.

 

[Elessar]

Well my 6:1 downhaul works perfectly fine and I can always pull an adequate amount on when it gets windy. However my outhaul is only 4:1 and once I have rounded the leeward mark with it a bit slack I can't pull it on for two reasons. 1. When I'm fully hiked the angle of the cleat isn't correct and makes it very difficult to pull. 2. I don't think the 4:1 purchase is quite enough when its windy.

 

[jeffers]

There are lots of other systems out there that you can use, some involve an extra block (with a becket) attached to the cam cleat on the boom and some involve an extra block (with a beckett) attached to the gooseneck mounting. Alan D I think had some good pictures of his floating around a while ago, there may even be a link in the FAQ for control lines that will give you some ideas)

Perhaps a simpler way would be to pull your outhaul on prior to rounding up? This is what I tend to do (not that I play my outhaul much as I sail on a restricted water).

Cheers,

Pail

 

[Elessar]

Normally I do but if its windy we usually have quite small courses because of our fairly small lake. And so I don't have time to pull it on. Also we have a good laser fleet and at the leeward mark there are usually about 4 or 5 boats asking for water from each other. My outhaul has the rope which you pull from going through the deck block, through the gooseneck block and then through a single block and ties off onto the clamcleat which gives a 2:1 and its then doubled as there's a block attached to the hook which goes onto the sail.

 

[Mattcm]

http://www.laserxd.com/laser-sailboat-outhaul.php

Go with that setup or have one of the blocks at the gooseneck tied to the outhaul cleat, this will give you a good amount of purchase