For reference to Shawn's comments: http://www.msog.org/how-to/mastrake.cfm I suspect the cockpit sole slopes a bit aft to drain. I always used the cockpit seats as a check on level (fore and aft). Once you think the boat is level, fore and aft, you can hang a weight from the main halyard as a plumb bob to check on rake (easier to do on the trailer). Starting place is about 6 to 8 inches from the tack fitting on the boom (M17). But it's trial and error "feel" beyond that. Optimum angle of heel? I think my boat goes the fastest around 15 degrees. Not much, if any, increase in speed over that and by 20 degrees, I'm ready to reef. Going to weather, she won't be much slower, but less rounding up and more in control (we rarely have steady winds.....if it's blowing a steady 20, the gusts mixed in are up to 30). A friend and I were out one day and he wanted to see how much she would take. We did a stretch heeled over to 30 degrees. A lot of strain on everything (including me), but no more speed. In fact, I think she slowed down. Howard On Jun 6, 2008, at 12:53 PM, Shawn Boles wrote:
Hi:
Could somebody knowledgeable respond to these questions? I know there is a piece by Jerry about 'mast rake' on the Monty site, but I could not find anything about the level reference. Also, what is the optimum heel angle for the M17?
Thanks in advance,
cheers, Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978)
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Tim Diebert Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:04 AM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Subject: Re: M_Boats: Mast rake on M-17 plus free sheaves
.....and I would like to add to this.....other than the water line....is there a level reference in a 17? Cockpit sole, bench seats etc? Save me getting some clear hose to level to the WL...... Tim.
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of robbin roddewig Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 5:55 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: Mast rake on M-17 plus free sheaves
I want to set the mast rake on my M-17. I have new standing rigging but
need to make some major adjustments to the mast position. Do any of you
more experienced sailors have some rules of thumb or specifics on setting the mast rake? Also, I have a set of four stock aluminum sheaves that Bob Eeg was kind enough to include with four slightly modified sheaves that I used for my
new rope halyards. I would like to pass these four stock sheaves along to someone that can use them. Please let me know if you want them off the list at robbin.roddewig@verizon.net
Thanks Robbin M-17 #056
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