[Rhodes22-list] Tacking angle

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Hi Peter,

I believe that GB had an option for a second jib lead track mounted forward which it sounds like you have.  Do you have a picture that shows the position of this track?

Thanks,


Mike McKay
s/v Liber (2006/2018)
Allatoona Lake
Acworth, GA



-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Peter Nyberg
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 5:20 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tacking angle

Jeff,

When my 130% headsail is significantly reefed, I will sometimes use the block on the car on the forward track near the cabin side.  It's a bit of a pain to do the switch, and I don't race, so I'm not religious about it.  I've never used the cabin top lead for the headsail.  I'm pretty satisfied if I can to 100 degree tacks and still maintain decent speed.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On 2022-09-08, at 07:01:42 EDT, Jeff Smith Photo wrote:
>
> I too am working to get my tacking angle at/ or close to 90 degrees. The input 
> from the group has been most helpful. Does anyone use one of the two inboard 
> leads? 
> Best Regards
> Jeff Smith
> www.<a href="http://JeffSmithPhoto.Net">http://JeffSmithPhoto.Net</a>
> 732-236-1368
>