Firefly's

   Right guys, we have just been given 2 fireflys for FREE!!!!   Anyway, one of them is in reasonable nick and we are looking to get it on the water asap. The only thing is we need to rig it out in such a way to make it useable. Have any of you guys got any pics of the internal layout of fireflys? I have looked on the class website and downloaded the rules but can't find anything governing what is/is not adjustable, what purchases are allowed etc. Especially have no idea on how the jib pole rigs/ works so help needed there as well please.
The second one is in need of the decks (just the bits you sit on) replacing. They have already been stripped down and just need putting new stuff on. Where can we get decent wood to do this? Also, what epoxy should we use on the bare wood to make sure it is protected for a long long time!!!!
Cheers tom

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tomoore1 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 03 Jun 08 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomoore1 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Firefly's Posted: 12 Mar 10 at 7:04pm
	Right guys, we have just been given 2 fireflys for FREE!!!! Anyway, one of them is in reasonable nick and we are looking to get it on the water asap. The only thing is we need to rig it out in such a way to make it useable. Have any of you guys got any pics of the internal layout of fireflys? I have looked on the class website and downloaded the rules but can't find anything governing what is/is not adjustable, what purchases are allowed etc. Especially have no idea on how the jib pole rigs/ works so help needed there as well please. The second one is in need of the decks (just the bits you sit on) replacing. They have already been stripped down and just need putting new stuff on. Where can we get decent wood to do this? Also, what epoxy should we use on the bare wood to make sure it is protected for a long long time!!!! Cheers tom
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tomoore1 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 03 Jun 08 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomoore1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 10 at 10:36pm
	One more question, on fireflys you can put on centre mainsheets. Firstly is there anyone with experience of both types who can comment on the merits relative to the firefly? Also what ropes are split tail mainsheets made of and how are the tails attached into the main bit of rope?
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rogerd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 25 May 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1076	Post Options Post Reply Quote rogerd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 10 at 4:14pm
	Rupert is your man on Fireflys If he doesnt come along soon try www. cvrda.org. Plenty of advice on decking Fireflies there. As for ply for decks Robins of Bristol are pretty good quality. Dont go for local buildes merchants "marine" ply its crap. Edited by rogerd

Andymac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Apr 07 Location: Derbyshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 852	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andymac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 10 at 5:57pm
	As far as the centre mainsheet option goes, the tail end must be dead ended on the transom horse first / or block back to boom end for 2:1 purchase (and free to move across it) and then led along the boom (as per Laser) as in the class rules, and note mainsheet jammer not allowed! Never sailed one with an aft mainsheet so can't comment. http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web% 20Documents/Class%20Rules/Class%20Rules%20Firefly.pdf There are a number of different deck/bouyancy layouts which could dictate to an extent where controls can be mounted. The most relevant are jib (rig) tension, which most lead to the aft end of centerplate case using a cascade system. The kicker best led each side to thwart. Mast position and shrouds are not adjustable when racing. As Rogerd says, there is a wealth of advice on older wooden boat refurbs on the cvrda website and suggestions to epoxy treatment. Have a look on www.fireflysailing.org.uk as well. Edited by Andymac