Jib and safety lines

[tsmyth]

I have a Boomaro 22 (Jaguar 22).

The jib catches on the safety lines near the pulpit.

Would it be a good idea to make a strop to attach to the stemhead to raise the foot of the jib higher?

Ray

 

[William_H]

High Ray a higher Jib if it will fit on the forestay will raise the centre of effort of the jib causing the boat to fall over more in a blow (and catch more wind in light winds) and of course you will need to move the jib sheet cars back further assuming you have room with the biggest jib. otherwise it is all OK. One boat I sail on has the lifelines moved to go to the base of the pullpit which lowers the lifeline at that point making room for the jib to pass over. They have another wire from the top of the pullpit down to the base of the front most stanchion this is good to stop the jib falling overboard when dropped on the deck. The end effect is a drop in the level of the lifeline halfway between the aft end of the pullpit and the first stanchion just right for the jib to pass over.
Are you sailing on Lake BG? regards will

 

[tsmyth]

Thanks, William.

Yes I sail on LBG (if you can describe my efforts as sailing).

It's the only spot I knwo where two boats can sometimes sail in directly opposite directions on a spinaker.

Ray

 

[bilbobaggins]

The previous comments on raised C of E, traveller 'bullseyes' etc, are valid. Nonetheless, I've done just that on a mate's Jaguar 22 hereabouts, to good effect. A simple s/s strop carefully made up to just the right length to permit the jib to clear the top lifelines by an inch or so - no more. The boat still sails fine, and one can now see under the foot of the jib, which is a well-known 'good thing'!

This also permits the sail to be 'hanked on' but bagged, ready to hoist. Consider replacing the cord that is fitted in the sailbag tunnel with bungy cord. and a small snaplink to attach it to the pulpit. Correctly adjusted for size, this will hold the sail in its bag while you sail/motor off your berth, and permit you to hoist straight from the bag while working the halyard at the mast. Quite a help on such a small boat, when rolly seas are encountered just beyond the entrance....