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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:18 pm
by Erling
Hi Andrew
I melt the end till I have a larger lump then put tape round to build up to 12mm and the lump stops the tape moving.
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:02 pm
by Charles
Technically illegal, but increasingly members are using thinner rope & one could argue for safety reasons so that the sail dumps when required.
I will propose a change to the rules at the next AGM to allow any diameter mainsheet, or down to a minimum.
As per all set ups, this must be sailed with for the duration of the event (not the whole TT series), so using 5mm on a light wind day at the Nats & 10mm on another day would not be permissible.
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:42 pm
by Andrew Hannah
Erling. Thanks for that. I'll try it. Thanks also Robin.
smaller dia main sheet
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:11 am
by Peter Cullum
Depending on how much thinner you could also try packing with a suitable piece of flexible tubing - possibly garden hose? And either slotting down one side to allow the hose to curl in on itself, or cutting strips to pack the channel with.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:20 am
by Bob Carter
I see the whole mainsheet assembly fetched £21 - not much more than the cost of the rope. It was a cheap way of getting spares for the old block system.