I just give up trying to use the deck block with more than 2 people and go back to the old fashion way.
I think the hard part of sheeting from the back is that you won't be able to sheet in tight in heavy wind....
You need a bigger boat.....
Why don't you think so? Are you thinking along the lines of mechanical advantage? Even if it is led from the back eye strap on the boom?
I don't think the sheet will pull in the correct spot to get a healthy curve in the boom. Of course, with two people, it probably won't matter much.
This sounds like there’s something amiss in the setup. Look again at the Hobie. With “end boom sheeting” the mainsheet doesn’t come forward except to the hand of the helmsman.So if I am sailing it from the back, the main is going across the cockpit…
As skipper, aren’t you calling out your intentions… “Ready About” or “Prepare to Jibe”, then waiting for the “crew” to reply with an affirmative “Ready” before execution…, following with a skipper confirmation of “Hard-a-Lee” or “Jibe Ho”?I have to do this all pretty slowly because i'm trying not to surprise anyone with a boom to the face…
If you don’t think the OEM boom block is up to the load, why not clip in or tie in a stronger block for your temporary rig? If you are using a traveler block on the bridle you can upgrade it as well, if not, you’ll be tying in the block w/becket and cam cleat combo direct to the bridle.Only thing I wonder about is whether that "raceIII" traveler block and eye strap has enough strength to support the rigging by itself
This sounds like there’s something amiss in the setup. Look again at the Hobie. With “end boom sheeting” the mainsheet doesn’t come forward except to the hand of the helmsman.
As skipper, aren’t you calling out your intentions… “Ready About” or “Prepare to Jibe”, then waiting for the “crew” to reply with an affirmative “Ready” before execution…, following with a skipper confirmation of “Hard-a-Lee” or “Jibe Ho”?
http://www.videos.sailingcourse.com/tacking.htm
http://www.videos.sailingcourse.com/jibing.htm
The system applies to both working crew or passengers so everyone knows what to expect..., it was developed long long ago to prevent misunderstandings and possible injuries. Of course you have to take a few minutes with new sailors to explain the call and response system used on a sailboat and walk them through how and when everyone is going to move.
-->Thanks for the info! We have a similiar setup when i'm flying airplanes, so the crew knows who has flight controls (called positive exchange of flight controls). Very effective, eliminates a lot of mishaps (aka crashes). Anyways, I do call out when i'm going to tack or jibe, still has to be done slower with newbees on board though. The dexterity level varies from person to person so, how well i can juggle my weight shifting, the mainsheet, and the rudder all while they are shifting their weight at a different rate than i am, im finding can be interesting. However, i'm going to start using this system..at the same time I think i just need to get a bigger boat...lol.<--
If you don’t think the OEM boom block is up to the load, why not clip in or tie in a stronger block for your temporary rig? If you are using a traveler block on the bridle you can upgrade it as well, if not, you’ll be tying in the block w/becket and cam cleat combo direct to the bridle.
Ivy...blame it on my somewhat intermediate level of sailing knowledge. Curious, is this assuming there is a boom vang around the gooseneck? Would that help with the sail/boom shape in this situation?
BC
… a communication practice adopted from sailing ships.We have a similar setup when I’m flying airplanes, so the crew knows who has flight controls (called positive exchange of flight controls). Very effective, eliminates a lot of mishaps
The Sunfish vang is described and illustrated both in The Sunfish Bible and at the Starboard Passage website.It definitely seems that you can dial in some curve to the boom with the vang. I won't profess to be an expert on Sunfish trim, but I've spent plenty of time racing keelboats.
Have you run out of outhaul (and uphaul) adjustment? If so, your sail is blown out … time for a new sail.My vintage 1969 Ratsey sail has a ton of draft in it. I started wondering how exactly how you control the draft on the sail. On a conventional boat, you'd use the outhaul and backstay
That was my thought too. It will be the calculated risk, especially with two adults aboard in a strong wind.Considering the additional leverage on the boom from a force at the rear, can the boom be more easily broken at the gooseneck or elsewhere?
You can always go to a 3:1 system.Talked to the manufacture today. In their perspective, running a 2:1 purchase with a harken 57mm ratchet/cam/swivel with becket on the bridal and the rear traveler block on the boom, shouldn't be an issue. They said, it could possibly be harder to sheet in
Have you run out of outhaul (and uphaul) adjustment? If so, your sail is blown out … time for a new sail.
That must be it..., the model for the race sail.As it's a mere 40 years old, it must just be hitting it's prime...