My 2003 Mk II has one set of block tracks inside the jacklines (where the genoa blocks are now) and one set of block tracks on the lip outside the rail.
What have folks used this outer track for? Is it another place to track my genoa (suggestions for conditions where this would be appropriate are much appreciated) or is this where I'm supposed to run my spinnaker lines (my boat did not come with a spinnaker, but is rigged with a spinnaker halyard).
Thanks!
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David
s/v Portmanteau
Hull #2133 -- 2003 MKII
Seattle, WA
David,
In my opinion...
If you are running/reaching - beam reach or higher - for an extended period of time (worth re-running the sheets) the outboard tracks will give you better sail shape. Sailing to weather, use the inboard tracks for optimum pointing/tracking.
Many local owners in our area use the outboard track to position a sliding cleat for fenders/spring lines as well. There are several providers of this add-on.
I use mine for the gennaker in almost the very last position for attaching the blocks, knowing that it needs to be a little further aft but not wanting to use the cleats, etc.
Hope this helps.
Jack
Solstice
Hull #1598
1996 MKII/TR/FK - M35AC - 3 Blade MaxProp
Lake Texoma
www.texomasailing.org
We have a set of track car blocks that we leave on the outboard track. I slide them all the way back for the spinaker, and forward to the correct sheeting position for reaching or for beating into heavier air after we have roller reefed the genoa. This opens the slot and helps to depower while still letting us point pretty well. I also have the track car mounted midship cleat which is great for docking with a spring line.
I assume you mean lifelines and not jacklines.
Mike Ogline
SHADOW #1831
2000 SR/WK
Deltaville - Chesapeake Bay
Many of our racers use two jib sheets on each side when racing, inner for upwind, outer for offwind.
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
On older C36s like mine, the inboard track does not reach far enough aft to properly trim a 150% genoa on a furler, so you are forced to use the toe rail track until such time as you get up the nerve to drill many new holes in your boat to extend the inside tracks.
Jason V
Vancouver, BC, Canada