Grizz
Grizz
With 1 month until Splash '16, it was well past time to finish installing the sprit & bobstay assembly. Done. There's a few tweaks needed yet, but it could be tested today...if she was on the lake. Unfortunately, she's tucked inside a building, with dozens of boats to be moved before she sees the light of day. FILO isn't a friend in these situations.
www.trogear.com for reference purposes to explain where the sprit came from.
Yes, there's been a rating change (PHRF) and there will be a rating adjustment (ORR) commensurate with an increase in sail area (1,087 sq. ft. for the new .6 oz. kite), but should be well worth the effort. Of course, if the Mac is upwind the entire race...all for naught. Chances are slim, especially on the heels of an El Nino, but it's possible.
The white line is a temporary preventer needed during the installation process. With the bobstay eased, the sprit will rotate upwards to shrink the Olson 34 back to close to 34', especially helpful in congested harbor conditions.
Lots of cipherin' and guzintahs expended. 4 weeks until it gets loaded up under the kite. Christmas in May!
www.trogear.com for reference purposes to explain where the sprit came from.
Yes, there's been a rating change (PHRF) and there will be a rating adjustment (ORR) commensurate with an increase in sail area (1,087 sq. ft. for the new .6 oz. kite), but should be well worth the effort. Of course, if the Mac is upwind the entire race...all for naught. Chances are slim, especially on the heels of an El Nino, but it's possible.
The white line is a temporary preventer needed during the installation process. With the bobstay eased, the sprit will rotate upwards to shrink the Olson 34 back to close to 34', especially helpful in congested harbor conditions.
Lots of cipherin' and guzintahs expended. 4 weeks until it gets loaded up under the kite. Christmas in May!