Tom, The Mlist won't take large messages so I sent you and some others the pictures directly. I also copied Doug King so he could post them on the MSOG page. As a side note the sister hooks (also known as brummel hooks) that Rich mentioned really do work well and I highly recommend them. In the links that Tod originally provided three lines are seized on for what looks like about a three inch distance and has sewn loops every inch. I believe that this is excessive for an M15 jib. I seize mine very tightly for an inch and frap (seizing line between the two sheet leads and around 90 degrees to the original lay) the seizing several times. I do not believe sewing adds to the strength as much as prevents it from sliding down if the sheets compress under strain and the seizing loosens. I have never had this problem but Murphy's law usually comes into play at the worst possible time. Thanks Doug --- "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> wrote:
Doug, I've seen and like this method for attaching sheets. I've also read a description of this somewhere, but can't remember where I saw it. Is the knot just seized on? I thought I read it was sewn as well. I would also be interested in the alternate method you mention in your email... T
Tom Smith and Jane Van Winkle M15/345 -- Chukar Sandpoint, Idaho
-----Original Message----- From: Doug Kelch [mailto:doug_kelch@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 6:57 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Admiral Hornblower & jib sheets
These pictures are the best explanation of the method I have seen.
I tried it with my old stiff jib sheets and the loop would not go through the cringle on tack of the sail.
I have an alternate rope only method that is a little slower to change than the one depicted.
If any one is interested, let me know and I will send pictures.
Doug Kelch --- "htmills@bright.net" <htmills@bright.net> wrote:
In preparation for my Maine trip, I did a little shopping for various and sundry objects. Since Maine is known to be a foggy, foggy place I thought it best to have a horn to go with my VHF securite calls. I blindly picked the Admiral Hornblower horn. Man, now I'm gonna need earplugs too! Seriously!
Also am switching the jibsheet attachment from individual for each sail to one that hooks to the clew. Someone on the Potter board posted a very clever and simple method and shortly afterwards Martin on the TSBB posted a slightly refined method:
http://www.trailersailor.com/uploads/1_the_thig_i_was_trying_to_discibe.jpg
http://www.trailersailor.com/uploads/passing_through_the_cringle.jpg
http://www.trailersailor.com/uploads/knotted_end_thru_the_loop.jpg
Thanks for the responses on the rot. I think I'll try to avoid completely cutting out the board since it is in such an inaccessable place and so far I've avoided cutting out the bottom of the wet locker. If
other
approaches don't work I may end up having to do that; I hope not. I think I'll cut out around the bolt holes as much as I can, try the antifreeze method, fill with reinforced epoxy, add heavy plate washers, bed well, and keep my fingers crossed.
Tod
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