hmm...yep..that seems like an obvious solution! I just went out to look at it and as is, the winch itself gets in the way of lowering the bumper. I could probably do some modification (cutting, drilling involved) or see if another style of winch attachment would allow for that. Might be worth looking into.
Thanks for the video! What is the contraption called that tightens up the bobstay on the bowsprit? I have been trying to figure out how to do that on my boat.
Hi Dwight. You're welcome! Thanks for watching. That's a shroud/forestay tensioner. Duckworks sells a couple of different sized ones. Mines likely overkill (and expensive). I'm thinking I would have bought the smaller one that Duckworks sells if they'd had it back then. duckworks.com/forestay-tensioning-lever/
@@timingersoll1257 I found it through Nite Ize, thanks! I have something similar with our Thule rack system, but I like the simplicity of the Nite Ize,
Thank you for your videos.I’m building the spars for the Navigator. The plans specify 2 halyard sheaves at the top of the mast. I only see need for one. How many does your mast have?
You're welcome Paul! I only have 1 sheave in my masthead. I went back to look at my plans and the note says the 2nd sheave is a spare, or could be used for a topping lift. I can't remember if I just missed that??? Didn't see the use for it and decided to not bother??? or if my cheap genes kicked in and I didn't want to buy another $3.00 sheave : ) I can imagine how you could set up a topping lift that helps gather your sail with a second sheave that might be quite handy (tie a line off on one side of the mast head, bring it down one side of the sail to a fairlead under the boom and a couple of feet forward from the end, back up the other side and through the sheave, down along the mast through the deck to a turning block and back to a cockpit cleat is what I'd do) What I'm doing currently works for me and requires less hardware, so I'm unlikely to change anything : ) Have fun with your build! It only took me 3 years (time and money ya know ; ) but has certainly been worth it!!
Thank you, I'll take your advice. Quick question-Your mast appears to have a larger diameter than the 85mm specified. Is this a case of "the camera adding 10 pounds?"@@timingersoll1257
@@paulschriever9279 So the mast is hollow bird's mouth construction. I think I was a bit over concerned about strength and didn't fully round it resulting in a little bit of a chunky mast. I would suggest you build to spec 😃
Thank you. Last question (hopefully) May I ask what made you choose the standing lugsail over the Sliding Gunter rig? I’m trying to decide and appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks, Paul@@timingersoll1257
I think I was drawn to the simplicity of this rig. No need to mess with the additional "slide". No worries about the slide sticking or jamming when raising or lowering. I like the 2 part mast (gunter, standing lug, balance lug) because of the ease of stepping the smaller mast and fitting all the bits inside the boat when trailering. Since I've not sailed a gunter or lug rig boat myself, I don't feel that I can provide you with a true comparisson. My guess is that if I had chosen a different rig, I'd still love being out sailing the boat! : ) I truely don't think you'll be disappointed regardless of your choice!
Could you lower the bumper on your winch so it rests below your towing eye?
hmm...yep..that seems like an obvious solution! I just went out to look at it and as is, the winch itself gets in the way of lowering the bumper. I could probably do some modification (cutting, drilling involved) or see if another style of winch attachment would allow for that. Might be worth looking into.
Can you raise the roller under the keel a liitle to move the bow roller?
not without significant work to adjust the bunks also.
Thanks for the video! What is the contraption called that tightens up the bobstay on the bowsprit? I have been trying to figure out how to do that on my boat.
Hi Dwight. You're welcome! Thanks for watching. That's a shroud/forestay tensioner. Duckworks sells a couple of different sized ones. Mines likely overkill (and expensive). I'm thinking I would have bought the smaller one that Duckworks sells if they'd had it back then. duckworks.com/forestay-tensioning-lever/
Neat cam cleat on the lazy jacks, you have brand and p/n?
Nite Ize CamJam. I actually picked it up at a local hardware/lumber store.
@@timingersoll1257 I found it through Nite Ize, thanks! I have something similar with our Thule rack system, but I like the simplicity of the Nite Ize,
Thank you for your videos.I’m building the spars for the Navigator. The plans specify 2 halyard sheaves at the top of the mast. I only see need for one. How many does your mast have?
You're welcome Paul! I only have 1 sheave in my masthead. I went back to look at my plans and the note says the 2nd sheave is a spare, or could be used for a topping lift. I can't remember if I just missed that??? Didn't see the use for it and decided to not bother??? or if my cheap genes kicked in and I didn't want to buy another $3.00 sheave : )
I can imagine how you could set up a topping lift that helps gather your sail with a second sheave that might be quite handy (tie a line off on one side of the mast head, bring it down one side of the sail to a fairlead under the boom and a couple of feet forward from the end, back up the other side and through the sheave, down along the mast through the deck to a turning block and back to a cockpit cleat is what I'd do) What I'm doing currently works for me and requires less hardware, so I'm unlikely to change anything : )
Have fun with your build! It only took me 3 years (time and money ya know ; ) but has certainly been worth it!!
Thank you, I'll take your advice. Quick question-Your mast appears to have a larger diameter than the 85mm specified. Is this a case of "the camera adding 10 pounds?"@@timingersoll1257
@@paulschriever9279 So the mast is hollow bird's mouth construction. I think I was a bit over concerned about strength and didn't fully round it resulting in a little bit of a chunky mast. I would suggest you build to spec 😃
Thank you. Last question (hopefully)
May I ask what made you choose the standing lugsail over the Sliding Gunter rig? I’m trying to decide and appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Thanks,
Paul@@timingersoll1257
I think I was drawn to the simplicity of this rig. No need to mess with the additional "slide". No worries about the slide sticking or jamming when raising or lowering. I like the 2 part mast (gunter, standing lug, balance lug) because of the ease of stepping the smaller mast and fitting all the bits inside the boat when trailering. Since I've not sailed a gunter or lug rig boat myself, I don't feel that I can provide you with a true comparisson. My guess is that if I had chosen a different rig, I'd still love being out sailing the boat! : ) I truely don't think you'll be disappointed regardless of your choice!