Date: 4/2/2009
Name: Stephen Jensen, Fleet 1, Seattle
email: Charmedjuan@comcast.net
subject:Jib Halyard tensioner
I am in for allowing the halyard tension by pulling on the tack. As long as the device is attached to the jib bow tang.I don't believe the Class hand book specifically prohibits this. The Chief Measurer made a decision on this. This is his job and I am not knocking him for doing so.
However, From the class handbook;
Section 3.4, Paragraph 6
Jib Halyard Latch: A sliding-track jib halyard latch, Hyfield lever, or other similar device for adjusting tension on the jib halyard, is permitted. Jib cloth tension devices other than rope or wire luffs are prohibited.As I read this, you can adjust the halyard tension using the Hyfield lever (never have found out what that is) or a sliding track (don't get that one either) What is prohibited is a device not using rope or wire. Pulling down on the tack with a rope is accomplishes the same thing as pulling up from the head.
From the Class Manual, Section 2.7, Paragraph 8;
When the jib is raised, the distance between the tack eye and the fore stay hole in the deck fitting shall not exceed 8 inches.The trick is to make sure you don't go over the 8" allowed. A small wire attached to the fore stay tang and tack that ensures the tack doesn't go over that?
The total amount of line movement you can get is about 3, maybe 4" unless you start drilling holes in the bow and putting things inside. I would be in favor of ruling that out as not in the spirit of the one design
Here is a picture of the set up I had
http://home.comcast.net/~swjensen/wsb/media/175907/site1006.jpg
Question for the Leadership team.
How does one go about changing the configuration rules other than attending a National event and proposing it there?
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