we will be running a spot tracker during the race so that interested parties can follow our progress on a daily basis
This is the link:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0uK7l6OIqDoCAlzOZGtPZq9kdNZ3bHdqA
Sunday, February 6, 2011
progress
As we get closer to the race start date, things are progressing, we have had the rig looked over by NZ rigging and this was their assessment: Dad and I were both starting to get worried that this might not get attended to and I will breathe a sigh of relief when its done, there is nothing worse than doing this sort of thing at the very last minute as it affects the focus as well as causes extra stress you dont need.
Hi Jim
We completed the rig check and Mast tune on ‘Mix T motions’ and have the following recommendations bearing in mind that the yacht will be competing in the Round North Island race in offshore conditions.
Runners and topmast backstay to be replaced immediately (this have areas of chafe and exposed vectran and are in excess of 3 years old)
Bow sprit pin needs to be increased in size and bent knuckle repaired
The main halyard sheave in the deck collar is worn and to narrow for the gap (I would also recommend swapping with the Masthead spin halyard to give better lead)
The sheave also needs to be replaced.
The Jumper stays are probably to small and of the wrong material to be running a code zero type sail. (recommend Hammer wire which is less stretch)
Visually the standard rigging appeared to be in good order with no physical signs of breakage but due to un known age this should be checked regularly for signs of degradation.
We also put the mast more in column by tightening the Starboard D1 and D2, this also has the effect of reducing pre-bend (Fore and aft bend of mast at dock without backstay)
This should now be checked against the shape of mainsail.
Please feel free to give me a call to discuss.
Cris Brodie
Today I have put the boat on X Pier, up at 5am and back home by 6.30am to beat the traffic, and get sorted for kids first day back at school, Jeanettes working.
Last Wednesday we had Mr Church house visited the boat and signed off out Cat 2 Cert.
Dad and I were down at X Pier all day and attended to numerous small jobs, as well as moving some gear and sails down and putting it on board.
Hi Jim
We completed the rig check and Mast tune on ‘Mix T motions’ and have the following recommendations bearing in mind that the yacht will be competing in the Round North Island race in offshore conditions.
Runners and topmast backstay to be replaced immediately (this have areas of chafe and exposed vectran and are in excess of 3 years old)
Bow sprit pin needs to be increased in size and bent knuckle repaired
The main halyard sheave in the deck collar is worn and to narrow for the gap (I would also recommend swapping with the Masthead spin halyard to give better lead)
The sheave also needs to be replaced.
The Jumper stays are probably to small and of the wrong material to be running a code zero type sail. (recommend Hammer wire which is less stretch)
Visually the standard rigging appeared to be in good order with no physical signs of breakage but due to un known age this should be checked regularly for signs of degradation.
We also put the mast more in column by tightening the Starboard D1 and D2, this also has the effect of reducing pre-bend (Fore and aft bend of mast at dock without backstay)
This should now be checked against the shape of mainsail.
Please feel free to give me a call to discuss.
Cris Brodie
Today I have put the boat on X Pier, up at 5am and back home by 6.30am to beat the traffic, and get sorted for kids first day back at school, Jeanettes working.
Last Wednesday we had Mr Church house visited the boat and signed off out Cat 2 Cert.
Dad and I were down at X Pier all day and attended to numerous small jobs, as well as moving some gear and sails down and putting it on board.
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