In the top of the sail, where the zipper starts, those two eyes are for tying a rope around, so it takes any tension that would open the zipper backwards, otherwise. There might be another two eyes in the bottom as well.
Excellent progress, and good choices on the design improvements, especially the trampoline. Heavy rope netting is very hard on bare skin, so don't be too keen on removing finer meshes. I see you still haven't mastered the gin pole with forestay pulley for mast up/down. 🙂 Well worth the practice prior to confined launch areas, where ladders may be in short supply :-) Edit. PS - how did you get on for insurance for the whole setup ? Also, just make a little T piece from 2x4 wood, say 3 ft x 1 ft , cover it in old carpet, and then you can drop the short arm of the T into the gap between the hulls for anti-rubbing and it will sit securely behind those deck fittings. PPS - In any trip, a checklist is a great idea. Like a plane flight prep. Worst case you arrive at the launch place with missing ropes, or end up in the ocean with only 1 flipper and no face mask, towels, change of dry clothes etc. Also, a first aid kit, safety gear like in date flares, flotation vest, spares for things that you might drop in the water or break, waterproof cover for your charged mobile phone, even an old spare mobile phone before you get your marine radio. Tow rope, don't forget a tow rope.
I never knew about the sail zipper. After transporting my catamaran and several other homemade multi hull arrangements, I learned that making an "X" with the straps in the front, then another one in back to keep the load centered and pulled down. Not sure if it applies to your setup. My cat wanted to "shimmy'" but it has a flat bottom. You will find out how it wants to wiggle loose if it wants to. Less than 2 hours setup is quick. Mine was 3, but I'll be quicker as I get it down better. Sails look awesome!
It looks beautiful! I wouldn't bother repairing the old sail, wait and see if you will even use it, and if you do, get a new one. I would, however, change the location of the plug for the trailer tail lights. If you put the plug near the wench (and add a longer wire to the lights) the plug won't be submerged when you splash the boat.
In the top of the sail, where the zipper starts, those two eyes are for tying a rope around, so it takes any tension that would open the zipper backwards, otherwise. There might be another two eyes in the bottom as well.
Yes I am aware of that just haven’t put one in yet. Thanks!
Really appreciate what you are going through. Thank you.
Thanks for watching !
Excellent progress, and good choices on the design improvements, especially the trampoline. Heavy rope netting is very hard on bare skin, so don't be too keen on removing finer meshes.
I see you still haven't mastered the gin pole with forestay pulley for mast up/down. 🙂
Well worth the practice prior to confined launch areas, where ladders may be in short supply :-)
Edit. PS - how did you get on for insurance for the whole setup ?
Also, just make a little T piece from 2x4 wood, say 3 ft x 1 ft , cover it in old carpet, and then you can drop the short arm of the T into the gap between the hulls for anti-rubbing and it will sit securely behind those deck fittings.
PPS - In any trip, a checklist is a great idea. Like a plane flight prep. Worst case you arrive at the launch place with missing ropes, or end up in the ocean with only 1 flipper and no face mask, towels, change of dry clothes etc. Also, a first aid kit, safety gear like in date flares, flotation vest, spares for things that you might drop in the water or break, waterproof cover for your charged mobile phone, even an old spare mobile phone before you get your marine radio. Tow rope, don't forget a tow rope.
Congrats on the build! Get that thing in the water and get sailing!!!
Looks great!
Thank you!
Looking sweet
I never knew about the sail zipper. After transporting my catamaran and several other homemade multi hull arrangements, I learned that making an "X" with the straps in the front, then another one in back to keep the load centered and pulled down. Not sure if it applies to your setup. My cat wanted to "shimmy'" but it has a flat bottom. You will find out how it wants to wiggle loose if it wants to. Less than 2 hours setup is quick. Mine was 3, but I'll be quicker as I get it down better. Sails look awesome!
Awesome 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
It looks beautiful! I wouldn't bother repairing the old sail, wait and see if you will even use it, and if you do, get a new one. I would, however, change the location of the plug for the trailer tail lights. If you put the plug near the wench (and add a longer wire to the lights) the plug won't be submerged when you splash the boat.
Things are really getting interesting. . .
That’s for sure!