Re: Screecher rig
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:02 am
The bowsprit extend to 39 inches. It's a great sail, easy to handle and usually always available when cruising unless going upwind in heavier winds, then I will take it down.
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The PO removed all the bowsprit hardware and control lines. There are no blocks or cleats in the anchor locker. There is no bobstay either. Unfortunately, I have no way of telling how far it should be extended or how it was retracted. I am sure I could rig some blocks and cleats, but I would love to know the factory setup.Ron wrote:Extend it all the way. There are control lines in the anchor locker to move it and lock it in place. I will set a bob-stay if the expected wind speed is over 10 knots. 16 or above will usually get the screecher rolled up. With my kevlar 150 genoa I don't really need it at that wind strength and it could become a safety issue. Iv'e used the asym spinnaker at somewhat higher wind speeds but only when I'm on a broad reach or deeper, and I have some more experienced crew aboard. The boat has a significant amount of standard sail and you don't need these larger sails in higher winds.
escape wrote:The bowsprit extend to 39 inches. It's a great sail, easy to handle and usually always available when cruising unless going upwind in heavier winds, then I will take it down