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CHAPTER IV:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
A. Sailing the Tayana Vancouver 42
Most people have learned to sail on sloops, and they don't realize that sailing a cutter is somewhat
different. Let's look at how one sets the sails on the Tayana 42 cutter. As the sails fill and you are
on or near the proper course, set the jib or Yankee so that it fills and is almost, but not quite, on
the point of luffing. You will note that the set of the jib affects the flow of air to the staysail. Once
the jib has the proper shape and set, set the staysail in essentially the same manner – that is, let it
out until it just starts to luff, and then pull it in until it stops. Finally set the mainsail again set it at
the point where it just stops luffing. The rules for sail shape apply to your cutter just as they do to
a sloop. Generally speaking, the higher the wind the flatter the sails. Shaping your sails for wind
conditions and getting the most from your yacht is one of the peculiar pleasures which sailors find
in the sport. As the wind rises to about 18 knots, you are likely to get better performance if you
take a reef in the main. Your yacht has been set up for jiffy or slab reefing. When you reef, it is
best to loose your sheet somewhat to get pressure off the sail (do not simply let it fly), raise the
end of the boom with the topping lift, pull the clew reefing line tight until the first reef point at
the leech becomes the clew. Then loose the halyard and pull the reef point on the luff down to
the reefing hook.
When the wind gets between 22 and 25 knots, you will probably feel the need for a second reef
in the main. Remember, if you think you should reef – then reef! A third reef point is a good
modification to any cruising main. Note: On many of the Tayana 42 mains, the sail was made too
long, and the boom will hit on the gallows when sheeted hard on the wind. This usually needs
reduction of the foot. Cut up approximately 4” at the leach, tapering to 0” at the tack. As the wind
increases, if you are sailing relatively close to the wind, it is better to remove the staysail first and
leave the jib flying; if, on the other hand, you are on a broad reach, it is better to remove the jib
and proceed under main and staysail. Remember, you cannot sail a cutter well under mainsail
alone. The position of the mast generally prevents good balance and weather helm can make the
yacht unmanageable. The Tayana 42 will balance, however, under staysail alone, and the yacht
will do very well in 40 knots or so of wind with the staysail alone drawing.
Generally a sail inventory includes a light weather sail such as a three-quarter ounce cruising
spinnaker, spanker, or whatever name you prefer for such a sail. This sail will add greatly to your
pleasure and boat speed in light winds – say up to 12 knots. At greater wind speeds, working sails
do fine. A Genoa is great for close wind work, but it is very bulky and difficult to stow. You will
find that the Tayana 42 has an amazing turn of speed under almost any wind conditions. You are
going to surprise a lot of people out there when you go sailing by them. You will find that tacking
is easy, and there is really no excuse for getting into irons even in light breezes. When you tack
allow the yacht to go well through the wind – get her going off the wind and gradually bring her
up close. You will find that you will tack through 90 degrees with working sails in breezes of
eight knots or more.
Summary of Contents for VANCOUVER 42
Page 1: ...1 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TAYANA VANCOUVER 42...
Page 2: ...2 Tayana V 42 Center Cockpit Sailplan...
Page 3: ...3 Tayana V 42 Aft Cockpit Interior Layout...
Page 12: ...12 Figure II 1 Fiberglass Layout Schedule...
Page 13: ...13 Figure II 2 V 42 Deck and Hull Joint...
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Page 37: ...37 Figure IV 1 Fuel Supply Plumbing...
Page 38: ...38 Figure IV 2 Fluid Plumbing System...
Page 39: ...39 Figure IV 3 Center Cockpit Tankage Diagram...
Page 43: ...43 TABLE IV 1 Direct Current Energy Audit...
Page 48: ...48 Figure IV 6 Waste Water Plumbing System...
Page 51: ...51 Figure IV 8 Propane System...