Perfect timing for this dialogue- ordering blocks for my outhaul and reefing setup is on the to do list for this rainy weekend. Attached sketch shows what I had intended for the outhaul but then I saw Dave's recommendation of a 4:1. Any issues or advice regarding my proposal (yes, a little less purchase and a bit more friction using the clew eye as a turning point, but less loose line when tight, and only one part to rivet to the boom)? Or am I better off w a 4:1 like the link Dave sent? On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 5:05 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Jim:
On the port side of the boom install something like '4:1 External Cascade' in this link (scroll past the internal outhaul description) -
https://www.harken.com/en/support/selection-tools/system-diagrams/outhaul-sy...
Use the tang at the boom end fitting instead of installing the strap eye on the starboard side. This is the system I installed in my M17 and M15.
If you are really adventurous install the '2:1 Internal' (same link as above). A variation of this system I installed on all the Sages (17, 15 and SageCat).
If you need more details let me know.
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site!
On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 12:26 PM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
That’s correct skipper .....no Hardware on the port side, I need to also rigg the new main for reefing but I think that is straight forward. I plan to rig only for the first reef point since I day sail out of Oceanside Harbor and usually know what I am in for before casting off.
I appreciate your advise and all of the good advise from other skippers on this form.
Capt Jim -----Original Message----- From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:58 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: M15 lose foot main
Jim:
So no hardware on the port side of the mast?
The only hardware are those.for reefing on the starboard side?
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site!
On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 10:38 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Thanks Skipper
Here are the pics.
Capt Jim
-----Original Message----- From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:02 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: M15 lose foot main
Jim please share a picture of the outhaul hardware currently present. Even if the boat has nothing pictures of the aft 2/3rd included boom end of port and starboard will help provide options.
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site!
On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 9:35 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Ahoy Skippers
Just bent on my new main form Elliot Paterson. It is Bristol!
Any suggestions on how to rig the outhaul for easy trimming? It almost seems like the boom could be 3 in longer.
Capt Jim SV Pelican M15
