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Originally posted by Bob Rutsch:
Carefully read the rules before you start drilling on a clean deck. There is considerable value in remaining one-design even if you are a PHRF racer. Class rules (5.9) allow a certain amount of leeway with blocks and cleats. Cam cleats on the mast for topping lift and spin halyard (we use 2 cleats). Bow or mast handles both on spin set and douse. Double-ended 2:1 foreguy with cam cleats near the secondary winches for guy person to control. Add turning blocks at the stanchion base near the doghouse to keep the spinsheets out of the cockpit.

Upwind loads are significantly greater than on a J/24, so I would not think of cleating the main and jib halyards on the mast. Use a good set of rope clutches and consult the measurer before moving from their original location; I've never seen them anywhere else. Retain both triangle and wire split backstay; there has been a ruling on this. Run backstay controls along the crease in the seat and side deck, either near traveler or within reach of helm. Ours are on vertical walls of the foot well near the traveler and need to be moved since you can't reach the tail to trim or release while hiking (unlike the smaller J/24). Another alternative is to lead along the rail near the spinsheets just far enough forward for the helm to pull and release.

I would agree with Bob on the halyard loads. I use my cam cleats on the mast only for convinience of raising and lowering the sails. They both still lead through rope clutches.

David
#397

David Bows
Mallorca - Hull# 397
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