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 Post subject: New Cut Jibs
PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 5:45 am 
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The (my) new jib has a line on top - (like in the old days), and a grommet on the bottom, above the tack. The tack has a shackle (no line). What's the grommet on the bottom for? Downhaul? And why the line top? Why not a shackle on top and downhaul (adjustment) on the bottom?

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 1:36 pm 
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Rico - I have no idea what that extra grommet is for either.

I totally agree that the line should be at the bottom and the shackle at the top. I drilled out the rivet in the shackle at the bottom and moved it to the top using a clevis pin in place of the rivet. By switching it you end up with a luff tension adjustment using the line at the bottom.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 8:56 am 
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Yes - that's what we used to do before they moved the line and shackle - now that it's moved again however - I was wondering why.

Before I move the shackle and line - what's the current (new jib) set up designed to do? - Matt?


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Rico


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 5:59 pm 
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With the line on top, you will be able to get the jib lower to the front crossbar. With the line on the bottom, you can make easier adjustments.

6 of one... half dozen of the other. It boils down to personal preference.

The extra grommet is standard in the World Wide pattern and can be used as a cunningham (luff adjustment).

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 5:11 am 
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Ah, I see - thank you

Rico


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