LAYOUT
Rigging layout must reflect the job responsibilities
of skipper and crew. Adjustment placement
must also reflect when adjustments are used.
The adjustments near the rail must be the ones
only used when hiking; too many will make quick
adjustments difficult and potentially confusing.
Cunningham and vang are good examples of
adjustments near the rail. Use a thin line with
a polypropylene cover to minimize friction and
weight when wet. Cutting lines to a minimal length
will reduce clutter and potential hazards.
DISPLACEMENT MODE
Harken Auto Ratchet blocks make minor but
critical adjustments possible and allow the pole
to go out faster when launched. Check to see
how close your leads are. Measure across the
boat from the bearing surface of one jib lead to
the other. The lead should fall within the range of
27”-32” (68.5cm-81.3cm). Tracks on newer boats
are closer together (2’ 5.5” (75 cm), which helps
pointing in marginal hiking conditions.
MAINSHEET
This system should have a Harken Auto Ratchet
behind the daggerboard and another auto ratchet
on the boom. Mainsheet load is greatly reduced
with both ratchet blocks turned on, which allows
the mainsheet to be hand-held to make quick
and critical mainsheet adjustments on even the
windiest of days.
HELPFUL TIPS
REFERENCE MARKS
To support our sail adjustment guidelines, all the adjustment lines
should have reference marks and number scales so that they can be
set consistently.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Quantum
representatives. For even more information, check our web pages
Good luck, and we’ll see you out there!
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