Chasing the Chafe

(More Mainsheet Adjustments)

 and

Improving the Flow

(Hi-Flow Vent Construction)

HI-Flow Vent Modification

I finished up the Hi-Flow Vent construction today. All that remains is to test sail it.

Today I added a control handle that extends down into the vent trunk and will allow me to aim the vent whatever direction I want from within the cabin. 

Mainsheet Chafe Control 

Chafe evident on corner of Deck/Transom from Running Downwind

The other project I completed today was to try installing two fairleads in the mainsheet system. The mainsheet had drug across the corner of the deck/transom and gone right through the paint and fiberglass.

The goal is to keep the mainsheet up and away from dragging on the rudder stock and more importantly the top rudder gudgeon which became an issue when running downwind in strong winds for an extended time. At one point I was becoming concerned that the line might chafe through.  I used oversize fairleads, stainless steel lined, and through-bolted to the deck beam for strength. We'll have to see if this remedies the problem, or brings on another.

New Fairleads hopefully will direct mainsheet away from gudgeon

Yes, it will add a bit of friction....but much less than the mainsheet dragging on the gudgeon! 

And finally..... The decals indicating participation and/or completion of the Bosunator Challenge are done...and Scout got hers.  :-)

"Scout" sporting her "Green Paw" indication completion of the Bosunator Challenge 100% under human/wind power alone