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18.
Repairs (Tools & Spares
): Spare
parts and tools are located under the port
settee cushions.
19.
Sails and Rigging:
Both the main and the 140% jib are furling sails. Be low we list a few tips on
handling these sails.
Mainsail
– Unlike a standard main, it is best to have wind in a furling main when deploying, similar
to deploying a furling jib. The wind adds even pressure all the way up the mast and helps the sail
deploy. Note, because of this, it matters not which sail is deployed first. This even works going
down wind (in moderate winds, up to about 15 knots).
Therefore, pointing the boat into the wind
to deploy the main is unnecessary, in fact it is a bad idea.
Here are the basic steps to unfurl the main:
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Open the Vang and Mainsheet clutches – this allows the boom some movement. Then pull a
few feet of mainsheet thru the clutch and close the mainsheet clutch. This will keep the sail
from running free as the wind gets into it.
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Open the In-haul and Out-haul clutches.
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Pull the Out-haul line by hand until you run out of muscle and then put on the winch. If you
are planning on setting a reefed main have the In-haul line around a winch, but loose, so you
can stop the main where desired. Once the sail is out as far as desired, close the In-haul clutch
and then tighten the Out-haul to achieve desired draft. You will need to put the Out-haul on
the winch to set your draft.
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Remove the Out-haul from the winch and put the mainsheet on it. Once the load is on the
winch, open the mainsheet clutch.
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Set vang and mainsheet as desired.
When furling in the main keeping a little tension on the outhaul (keeping a little air in the sail also
helps) will help ensure a tight wrap on the main furler.
The last foot-and-a-half of the mainsail
(the part covered with gray sun cover) is supposed to be left outside the mast.
If you do
accidentally furl part of the sun cover you may have to go on deck and pull outhaul by hand to get
sail started next time you unfurl the sail.
Headsail -
The jib is on a roller furling. It has good sail shape at the full out position. During
periods of heavier winds, furl the headsail as desired. Boat heel will be greatly reduced when sailing
under reefed main and partially furled headsail in winds over 20 knots
. Please note that slight
tension on the roller furling line when deploying the headsail, and on the sheets when furling,
prevents problems from either a rat's nest on the drum or "candy striping" of the furled sail
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Engine –
If the engine was running during the sail-setting process and the boat never came to a stop,
the propeller may still be turning (auto-rotating) – even after the engine has been shut down. There is
usually a whirring sound below deck when this happens.
To stop the auto-rotation, simply shift
the engine into reverse for half a second and then back to neutral.
Doing this allows the
Maxprop to feather and increases sailing performance by reducing drag.
20.
Sailing Characteristics
: Chinook is a delight to sail. Her sloop rig makes for easy sail handling,
and gives a variety of options for various weather conditions. Her all around perfect breeze is 10 to 15
knots. Full sails can easily be carried in winds to 20 knots. As the wind picks up it is best to furl the
mainsail first.
