Twisting out with the traveler

delevi · Post by **delevi** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:19 pm

MrBarry,

I think Scott on this board is planning to sell his

I see that you're looking for an

but I believe his is nicely modified. OTOH, somewhat of a different baot.

MrBarry · Post by **MrBarry** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:24 am

Thanks Leon
I'm actually considering a few different M's available currently in SoCal, but thanks for the heads up!
Can I ask approximately how many boat bucks it takes to secure some of those Quantum sails?

James

beene · Post by **beene** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:02 am

The biggest advantage I find by moving the traveler instead of sheeting out in a puff, is I find it easier to find that "SPOT" I had the main in before the puff. ie... it is easier for me to just return the traveler to center than fiddle with the main sheets to bring the main back to where it was.

G

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:24 am

I personally think the transom design on the

is the biggest difference in perfomance enhancement and the rotating mast doesnt do diddly. The traveller is also a big performance enhancer hard to the wind Im sure

I have no evidence for this first perfectly needlessly inflammatory statement other than to create another post padding thread.

delevi · Post by **delevi** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:48 pm

James,

Just a hair under four boat bucks got me a Quantum Fusion X main with high-end battens, two full bats at the top with all hardware, loose foot, two reefs, cunningham, slugs, jacklines, Dutchman flaking/reefing system and a 105 Jib (also Fusion X) with sunbrella cover, & luff pad for roller reefing. These were custom made. Sales rep came out to my boat to measure and personally delivered the sails to fit them. I got a 20% discount to secure this price. The time to buy is the late fall or early winter, which is when lofts will offer some deals.

Out of curiousity... how will you transport a Mac

from SoCal to Australia?

PS. Don't listen to Catigale.

The rotating mast does plenty. There isn't a Mac

on San Francisco Bay that can keep up with me, except maybe Frank C, but that's just because he's a better sailor than I.

Leon

Frank C · Post by **Frank C** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:21 pm

We need to test that theory. Roger's traveler vs. Home-brewed!

can I borrow a mast & mainsail??

beene · Post by **beene** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:22 pm

Sure I'll bring mine with me, and we can race to the Farallons.

Are you in FC

Ever dance with a school of Great Whites by the pale moonlight

Can't wait.

Did someone say "Shark Bait Boo Ha ha"

G

MrBarry · Post by **MrBarry** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:26 pm

Thanks for that Leon

Re transport : I am following Phillips method as outlined here :
http://macgregorsailors.com/phpBB/viewt ... ght=#50599

Basically invovles boat and trailer being packed into a 40ft container with the axle and fenders removed and a 28 to 60 day trip depending on route. Oh and plenty of people with their hand out.........

I am quite interested in the Contender MaXX sailcloth that would make it easier to make my own (~9 crosscut panels rather than a gazillion radial....)

Don't worry...I had a great laugh at Cat's joke

James

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:38 pm

Im betting on Frank who always has FAIR winds and a BALANCED helm...

Lars H · Post by **Lars H** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:43 am

bscott wrote: ↑Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:53 pm You have three main sail controls, traveler position, main sheet and main halyard. You can induce twist by droping the traveler to leeward and ease the main sheet and main halyard. As far as the jib is concerned, move the jib car back to induce twist into the jib.

Unless you have a good crew on board, reefing is alot easier.

Post by **NiceAft** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:35 pm

Lars H,

Thanks for your post, but just to let you know, Delevi no longer owns a Mac, and has not posted here for almost five years.

Looking forward to seeing more involvement. Keep posting.

MacGregorSailors.com

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