Landyachting

Yes R&J sail. I'm not sure if the sail was designed for the mast. But they are both similar in age! The boom is free floating at the goose neck. I've always been unsure about that. it sounds like its something to try. Because as you relieve the pressure on the sheet the boom does move forward and roll around the mast. Having a rollock would help keep the boom from doing this and help keep the bottom of the soft luff pocket from collapsing forward. Good idea.

There is no downhaul. Only a few yachts seem to run a downhaul system from what I've seen. This is normally part of the sheeting system, so as you sheet in you apply more downhaul.

The current battens are fibreglass with a slight taper. They are the white ridged style of batten. In section they look like a cross.

thanks for that very helpful!

Originally posted by aus230 ... what distance is the center of the mast post back to the center of the back axles.(Plum for example) Cheersaus230

I would say that it varies depending on the center of balance of the yacht, the center of effort of the sail and the center of lateral resistance of the yacht. My personal view is that the center of lateral resistance is a nightmare to calculate. But is close enough to the center of balance to make no odds. So my answer to your question would be that the mast post position depends on the the design of the yacht, sail and the weight of the pilot. IMO which isn't worth a dime!

Edited by Jack Sparrow - 20 Apr 12 at 12:48pm

True. But I think both of those yacht designs have moveable cockpit shells.
R&J and I think Gosslings in the UK.

Not 100% but that looks like the Class 5 yacht that cleaned up at Brean's last regatta. Different / new sails though. So certainly a good landyachter is involved.

"Yorker" Class 5 Landyacht forsale - £495

26" ally wheels (NZ) with Hookworm's & Slicks
Harken blocks
R&J sail

PM me for more info.




Edited by Jack Sparrow - 08 Nov 12 at 11:56am