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Post by Donald on Sept 8, 2021 5:12:01 GMT
Has anyone any experience of moving the sailing controls of the WR17 to the forward cockpit and how it worked out?
If anyone has done it any tips gathered would be appreciated. A parts list would be the icing on the cake.
regards
Donald
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Post by ddcinc on Sept 8, 2021 16:08:19 GMT
Hi, Donald:
It's easy to move the steering to the forward cockpit - Nickels Boat Works actually sells the kit. You can also buy the pedals without cables from Chesapeake Lightcraft for significantlly less.
I am in the process of modifying the sheeting for the mainsail so that it can be operated from anywhere. To do so, add another block to the end of the boom, and a camcleat, likely with a block, at least halfway down the boom. Where the mainsheet currently ties off on the becket, detach and run that line through the new block, heading down the boom towards the mast. You now have a two-ended mainsheet that can be operated from the boom, or from the rear cockpit. I'm planning to use a longer mainsheet, probably around 55 or 60 feet total. The stock mainsheet is around 40 ft, I think. Haven't decided what camcleat to use on the boom, or how to fasten it. I'm thinking of adding a bail to the boom to use for a boom vang, and I'll try to attach a block with cleat there. Otherwise, I'll use a pivoting camcleat with integral block, like the Ronstan RF5, screwed directly to the boom. 5/16 line is a bit tight for an RF5, so I'll probably have to buy something. I've already got a spare RF5.
I haven't come up with a good solution for the jib sheets. I've thought of swapping out the existing camcleats for standup blocks with camcleats like you'd see on a beach catamaran jib. I'll likely use the existing arrangement for a while.
My primary goal is to be able to operate everything from out on the tramps. Usually, you just need the mainsheet and an extended tiller, as you need to switch sides when tacking and can handle the jibsheets at that time. With the mainsheet control as described, you should be able to operate normally from the rear cockpit, and from either tramp with the front end of the sheet, as well as from the front cockpit.
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Post by corsairf28r on Apr 22, 2024 11:01:17 GMT
Moving controls forward is a good idea especially for those that wish to sail in higher winds .On the Windrider in higher winds the bow will lift up when sailing solo and getting the weight forward will alleviate this from happening. In light air you want to get your weight forward to get the boat in a bow down position, having a hiking stick(A stick on both sides as it is difficult to tack or jibe as the stick will have to go behind everything) or steering lines will allow you to steer while not being in the cockpit. I think that if it is a Windrider race i thought that i read that the crew must stay in the cockpits.If your going to get out on the trampolines you might as well put hiking lines on so you can trap out .
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