This is a shot from a mates video here in Japan.
Reef points on the staysail.
Two reefs already in the main, but look at how small the main would be with the last reef in.
About the same size as a trysail with out all the hassle! With a trysail you get rid of the dangerous boom but this is the most reliable and easy way to get down to minimal sail.
Does the load on the mast produced by the inner forestay need to be balanced with running backstays? I had heard somewhere that if the forestay attaches to the mast within the top 10% of the mast (not the case in the picture) then running backstays weren't needed. Any thoughts from those more knowledgeable than me?
Kinora's main has only 2 reef points and I'm considering getting a third added as suggested by Ramona.
Cheers,
Kinora
RE Kinora's main has only 2 reef points and I'm considering getting a third added as suggested by Ramona.
Nothing wrong with an extra reef. but the boom on a small boat would be really crowded.
To reef I would use the ramshorns at the goosneck for the tack. Have a wire strop made up with a hook on each end for the outhaul and a dymeema oft skackle for the clew tie down. At the third reef sail shape would be the least of my worrie
RE The only reasons I can see for runners is if the boom extends past the back of the boat or if it's a gaff
This is a 23 foot cutter with a mast like a log.
So it seems that running backstays are not necessary.
Off the stern is a boomkin and the rearstay (and windvane) are mounted there.
Gary
My 3-reef main has a strop with a ring either end through each luff-edge reef point. This makes it super-easy to put a ring on each side of the rams horn. If I'm at war with it I can attach one relatively easily and drag the other one down with the cunningham. If i ever get another one built I will make sure to get the same again.
Many thanks for all of the helpful replies. This, plus the other recent thread on reefs versus storm sails, has been really useful.
K.