Jib for a Phantom

   Uneducated comment......

Is a phantom a stayed rig or an unstayed rig?

If unstayed you may have real issues with jib luff tension depending on mainsheet tension.

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Worthy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 07 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 511	Post Options Post Reply Quote Worthy Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Jib for a Phantom Posted: 31 Jan 07 at 10:07pm
	Uneducated comment...... Is a phantom a stayed rig or an unstayed rig? If unstayed you may have real issues with jib luff tension depending on mainsheet tension.

tickel Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 21 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 408	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickel Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jan 07 at 9:54pm
	Am I not correct in saying that a Phantom main is the same as a Fireball. If it is use a Fireball jib. It might make the boat bear away all the time though.
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owain Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Jun 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote owain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 07 at 11:48pm
	I dont think its ever been done, but im sure its possible. Best bet is probably get a jib off a miracle or similar, and put a trapeze wire style hook at the top, then it can be easily removed. just make sure you dont over sheet the main, as this wont do the mast any good! Yoy may also need to reinforce the bow fitting.
	Owain H 49er GBR055 Fireball 14291 Plymouth Uni Sailing Club & Chelmarsh Sailing Club

Dangerousday Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 20 Jun 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dangerousday Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 07 at 11:30pm
	Has anyone tried fitting a jib to a Phantom? Thinking of something small, in the manner of the Pico jib, were the main function is to give the crew - my kids - a string to pull on so they don't get bored, rather than actually contributing much. They both have shown little interest in sailing over the past year, to the point were I can't se any point in keeping the Mirror we have and the associated club/insurance fees which will be best part of £200. But they still will want to sail during the summer. I could hire a Mirror from the waters owners but at £10/hour I'd rather not Edited by Dangerousday