Deck hardware

[Timbre 19]

Previous thread split.

[Timbre 19]

More questions:
What sort of Furler is mainly used on CC19?
Some CC19 have tripleblock on starboard deck.
For what?

Regards Jörgen
#Building TIMBRE

[Richard Rickard]

Jorgen,

The reason for the tripleblock on starboard side is that some owners have modified the topping lift so that, instead of running from the masthead pulley back to the other side of the boom they take the line down the mast, through a triple pulley block at the base, and back to a block - like the halyards. This makes it easier to set/free the topping lift. If you do this you also need to incorporate the topping lift stackpack modification that you will find elsewhere on the website, and change your mainsail cover.

Good luck with your build.
Best wishes,
Richard

[Dennis]

Hello Richard and Jörgen

I have the modified topping lift/lazy jack arrangement which Richard has outlined.

However, I have not fitted a third clutch or triple block. Instead I have utilised double blocks at the bowsprit to tension the luff of the genoa/yankee, held with a jamming cleat mounted on the bowsprit. This freed up a block and clutch to use with the topping lift.

I also use the bowsprit/yankee tensioning blocks to assist when raising or lowering the mast.

I have not had to modify the boom cover either. I take my lazy jack/topping lift lines to the aft end of the boom and hook them around cleats fitted on both sides of the boom, when I fit the boom cover.

[Timbre 19]

Thanks Dennis and Richard for all good tips.

When we are talking about Deck Hardware:
How do you handle the Bowsprit most easily
and quickly when you land with the Prow first
(we usually do so in Sweden). Extra Stay
to the Bowsprit ... ?

Regards Jörgen

[Dennis]

Hello Jörgen

You could certainly use an extra stay to keep the bowsprit up.
You would need to have an arrangement which allows you to quickly slacken the bowsprit shrouds, to enable the bowsprit to be raised.

If you look at photos 5 and 6 in the album " Mary Ann modifications" you will see that I tension the bowsprit shrouds using a triple block system with the tensioning lines held in jamming cleats.
This enables me to easily release the bobstay and shroud tension, raise the bowsprit and then re-tension the shrouds and bobstay to hold the bowsprit firmly vertical. It only takes seconds to do.

I devised this system to help when raising and lowering the mast, but is obviously useful in other situations also.

Thank you for posting your photos, I am quite envious, I love woodworking/boatbuilding. Keep the pictures coming.

[Timbre 19]

Hello Dennis and thanks,
the pictures describes very well. And now I understand that the Albums are a
goldmine for a "CC19-novice" in rig and sails-matters. A good help when planning and selecting components.

Regards Jörgen

[ianrmaciver]

Hi Jorgen ,
I use the adjustable bobstay and shrouds , as cribbed from Dennis , and then hold the bowsprit in a vertical position using a length of line with a carabiner at each end .
One end I clip to the shackle on the bowsprit the other end to the mast . When not in use I clip both ends to the mast.
Good luck.
Ian
Minnie (85)

[Timbre 19]

Hello Ian, thanks for the tip.
Sounds like a quick and safe way
to fix the Bowsprit.
Regards Jörgen.

[SimonW]

Previous thread split.

The standard furler is a basic single line plastimo open drum furler, however quite a few people have used harkens.

One or two of us have gone a little mad and fitted Karver continuous furlers. They are expensive, but used on the mini transats and work brilliantly. They do not jam.

yachtdrift.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/furler-fixing/