Furled sails

[wefalck]

I think the question was what to do with the lines that attach to the sails, if the sails are unbent. Those lines that attach to the lower corners of square sails are often hooked together, forming a sort of triangle in mid-air. Clew-lines have a figure-of-eight knot made into their end and let run up to the block, ready to be re-attached to the cringles in the foot of the sail, when it is bent.

[EdatWycliffe]

Thanks much Wefalck. That’s very helpful! Appreciate the quick response. I’ll take my time with this and hopefully get it right. Ed

[EdatWycliffe]

Thanks much druxey. Appreciate the suggestion. I‘ll order the book. Ed

[EdatWycliffe]

Thanks much, Allan. I should have Lees in the library. Appreciate the suggestion. Ed

[Kevin Kenny]

I am goig to suggest you look at Tom Lauria YouTube. Ideo. I feel its a but late for your model but its worth thinking about for the next project. He also has some hints on folding sails.

best regards

kevin

 

[EdatWycliffe]

Thanks, Kenny. I’ll look at the video this evening. Bending sails is a challenge and I’m happy to have the help. Ed

[EdatWycliffe]

Sorry.  Thanks Kevin!! I’ll bet you get that a lot. Ed 

[Kevin Kenny]

Water on a ducks back