New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Block Arrangements for shrouds
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Block Arrangements for shrouds
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 56789 10>
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
JimC View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 17 May 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6662 		Post Options Post Options   Quote JimC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Block Arrangements for shrouds
    Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 6:54pm
I think that diagram needs to be posted on the net somewhere as "why classes should ban adjustable standing rigging". It must be a substantial part of £1,000 quid to put that lot together, whereas on my IC, which has a basic nothing adjustable on the water setup, I probably spent little over £100.

In the performance gained per pound spent ratio it probably comes out just ahead of using gold instead of lead for correctors because it takes up less space in the boat...

Edited by JimC - 17 Jan 12 at 7:46pm
Back to Top
RS400atC View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 04 Dec 08
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3011 		Post Options Post Options   Quote RS400atC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 7:06pm
Originally posted by JimC

I think that diagram needs to be posted on the net somewhere as "why classes should ban adjustable standing rigging. It must be a substantial part of £1,000 quid to put that lot together, whereas on my IC, which has a basic nothing adjustable on the water setup, I probably spent little over £100.

In the performance gained per pound spent ratio it probably comes out just ahead of using gold instead of lead for correctors because it takes up less space in the boat...


I'm not sure Jim.
I suspect it makes more difference than you give it credit for.
I think it may be key to why Merlins are potent over such a wide range of windspeeds.
Wouldn't want it in 400's though, some boats/classes are rightly kept simple.
Back to Top
JohnW View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 552 		Post Options Post Options   Quote JohnW Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 7:07pm
Each to to their own Jim.
Back to Top
G.R.F. View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 10 Aug 08
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4028 		Post Options Post Options   Quote G.R.F. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 7:42pm
I think it's genius, like that spinnaker pump contrivance, just wasted on an old tub, think what all this ingenuity could do on a half decent modern hull.

I can't wait to try some of these ideas out, love the idea of a one string does it all approach.

All that talent trapped in sailings answer to traditional coffins.
https://www.ease-distribution.com/
Back to Top
JohnW View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 552 		Post Options Post Options   Quote JohnW Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 8:13pm
GRF you are getting soft in your old age - there was nearly half a compliment in that last post.
Back to Top
G.R.F. View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 10 Aug 08
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4028 		Post Options Post Options   Quote G.R.F. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 8:20pm
I've always been soft....

Soft in the head, spending countless thousands on all these boats..

I do think your drawing and pulley thing is rad, be nice to see it in the flesh, if I could risk catching woodworm or weil's disease from some old rotting tub you attached it all to. Wink
https://www.ease-distribution.com/
Back to Top
JohnW View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 552 		Post Options Post Options   Quote JohnW Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 9:12pm
Probably the best place to look is at the Dinghy show.  The boat on the Allen stand is usually rigged with a single string - last year they had an Alb, the previous year they had a very nice system on a Scorpion that also hooked the kicker into the single string system.

Adjustable shrouds are pretty standard on an Alb - put your dark glasses on (so no one recognises you) and come and have a look on the stand. I cant guarantee a single string system on the display boat this year, but if I am around (Sat) I will be happy to talk you through it.

 
Back to Top
timeonthewater View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 22 Mar 09
Location: United Kingdom, Arundel
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 60 		Post Options Post Options   Quote timeonthewater Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 9:48pm
Jamie has the Merlin single string system on computer, with forestay, shrouds, lowers and kicker all adjusted with one line and 2 cleats.."rig back", "rig forward". He could advise you and point you in the right direction.  Or perhaps buy a Merlin, as the system is standard on your £17 K Winder Merlin, even if you see it in the flesh, you still won't be able to figure it unless you have Professor Brian Cox as a mate.
Jon Turner, has a neat new system , a true one string on "Shebazzle" showing the rod kicker arrangement, and will be on show at the dinghy show. So have a go and have a peak and pay homage you unworthy Jeremy Clarkson wind up merchant at bimbling string genius.
Too many toys..not enough time
Back to Top
G.R.F. View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 10 Aug 08
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4028 		Post Options Post Options   Quote G.R.F. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 10:07pm
I do relish the opportunity to cross dress, so perhaps I can pretend to be a crusty old female admirer, do you prefer blondes or brunettes.

Either way it's a date, I'll be there.
https://www.ease-distribution.com/
Back to Top
JohnW View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 552 		Post Options Post Options   Quote JohnW Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 12 at 10:55pm
Originally posted by G.R.F.

Either way it's a date, I'll be there.


Who are you and what have you done with GRF ? 
The real GRF would not admit to making a date to look at a Merlin !
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 56789 10>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy