¿ªÔÆÌåÓýShould have added, set it up with the screws facing the same way as the mast and boom fixings so it isn't twisted when you put it on the boat.Get From: Jonathan Daniel <jdaniel1000@...>
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 4:26:39 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [wanderer] 12:1 kicker ?
Hi Neil, we cruise only so we've not tried to stay in class, so have built a 16 to 1 in wire with the last part in rope for handling. But you could use the 3 to 1, then double it twice with a cascade. We used wire just because I have a splicer. Dyneema
would work perfectly. And it does make some performance difference,? even with old sails. Sorry I don't have the measurements as I'm not near the boat. One other thing, once you have the measurement, build your kicker on a strong plank of wood with 2 strong
screws at the neds at the right length. It makes it easier to work it all out. And if you end up slightly out you can move the fitting along the boom either way to compensate.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Neil Chapman <nhchapman@...>
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2022 3:16:27 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [wanderer] 12:1 kicker ?
Hello All,
Has anyone experience of making a 12:1 kicker?? I plan to make one, not because I think I necessarily need one, but because it seems like a fun thing to do. I have an Anglo?Marine? boat with the original 3:1 system that includes?the stainless block and v cleat.
I think I also?have the original sails too, so I'm not expecting a tremendous performance improvement.?
I have seen the WCOA technical pages ?with a brief?description of what's required.? The article mentions some illustrations in Issue 60 of the magazine, but I can't seem to find the images on the website.
I propose to make a cascade with low friction rings?and dyneema and use the old kicker system for tensioning it.? Any thoughts??
And a more specific question...? Can someone tell me the distance between the mast attachment and the boom attachment, please.? My boat is in Menorca and I'm in Bristol so measuring is tricky.
Regards
Neil Chapman
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