[Rhodes22-list] Barber Hauler

[Slim]

Sheesh, I'm sorry but I'm having a hard time visualizing this. I didn't get
it the last time it was brought up (by Steve Little) and I still don't.  Are
we using the barber hauler/snatch block set-up in lieu of rerouting the
sheets inboard of the shrouds?  On my 1990, I have the secondary jib
fairlead on a track mounted along the cabin.  Would you attach the thing
there?  Wouldn't you need a duplicate set-up on the other side?  The picture
I'm getting is the sheet running from the jib clew through the snatch block
attached to the secondary jib fairlead and back to the winch, then forward
and around to the outside of the upper shroud and back to the cockpit.  Is
that even close to what you're describing?  Got pictures?

Slim

On 11/30/06 2:07 PM, "Tatflies at cs.com" <Tatflies at cs.com> wrote:

> FYI,
> 
> Everytime I have used a barber hauler (on any boat) is to change the sheeting
> angle for a headsail on reach (something aft of close). The jib sheet track
> on the R22 (at least on my '88) does not come far enough forward to apply the
> best angle. Thus, a snatch block can be affectively used on the active sheet,
> with the line connecting to the leeward, inside track car (preferably with
> another block with cleat). The snatch block will roll along the jib sheet as
> tension is applied. Tension is adjusted on this barber hauler until perfect
> sail 
> shape is acheived.
> 
> That being said, it must be a fairly long reach to get the benefit to exceed
> the cost of efficiency elsewhere on the boat (i.e. if single handing, who is
> at the helm?, if other crew is aboard, will their weight moving around on the
> leeward side affect balance, etc.).
> 
> Tom T. 
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