Is that rod sticking out of the sail track just underneath the boom some kind of improvised rotator arm? if so it looks like the block and line running underneath the boom would attach to the end of the rod using a shackle through the hole on the end of the rod.
PS, that rod dangerously sharp sticking out like that, how is it attached to the mast?
i think i figured out the jib but what are the holes for?
i dont know how the rod is held in i think maybe its welded
can someone tell me what the eye straps are for?
Edited by optikid on Jan 26, 2013 - 08:08 PM.
the dangerous rod is the early mast rotation 1975 - 1977???
my 1982 has a wishbone with a crimped end and a small block, sharp and still dangerous if a novice tries to stay on the tramp during a pitchpole..
from about 1984 the wishbone was as the above pic, fully bend to shape with a nice smooth end needing no block... would still have your eye out but wouldn't puncture the skull...so if you are going to pitchpole, stay off the tramp....and if you have novices on board who may try to stay on the tramp during a pitchpole, don't sail that aggressively that it's possible
the saddles/eye-straps on the boom are for a 2 into 1 purchase for the outhaul, is that not in the manual?
Edited by erice on Jan 27, 2013 - 02:00 AM.
it should be but i cant find it
Photo Albums -> Catamaran Technical Tips -> Page 4 -> Nacra Rigging & Assembly -> Nacra 5.2 & 5.5
or
http://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures/?g2_itemId=35217
:wallbash: .......... 😀
a very basic old pic of a 1982 5.2 here
http://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures/?g2_itemId=101126
basically you will need a small floating block and a short length of line
Edited by erice on Jan 27, 2013 - 04:12 PM.
So I got all New rigging and its set as loose as posiable but its still very tight the mast cant move back and forth at all.should it be that tight? THANKS
do you have the standard chainplate adjusters on, you can use longer ones or even double up if you have to ?
can you lower the mast ball?
the mast needs to be loose enough so that it auto-rotates when tacking
It rotates fine it just is super tight
if, when tacking and gybing, the mast automatically rotates as the wind hits the other side of the sail
with mainsheet released
it's ok
so they guy who owns this boats wants to put a bow trampoline on it now, like on a getaway. is it possible?
he only plans on sailing in light wind and when its not very wavy. thank
could be done but would need to be done correctly
ie pop off the bow decks
add extra glass for a structural bow spreader bar, top section of a carbon windsurfer mast?, and tramp mounts
while decks were off check stringer bonding and maybe make and add a glass\foam10mm?\glass bulkhead about a meter fwd of the beam
Edited by erice on Aug 25, 2013 - 08:03 PM.
Yes it could be done, however you won't put anyone out there. The 5.2 does not tolerate weight very well. I think we have been down this road 2 summers ago.
Front tramp on a 5.2 is a bad idea, not enough floatation in the front to handle it.
http://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures/?g2_itemId=103791 
click the link if the pic doesn't show
Thanks our point exactly. The 5.2 does not tolerate weight very well. If you think it does then we have to agree to disagree.
better than a hundred words
Edited by erice on Aug 27, 2013 - 10:04 PM.
Check this out for bow flotation.
Getaway
