I'm replacing the jib sheets on a 5.2. Thought I might eliminate them to make the rigging less complicated. Are they necessary to properly adjust the jib under sail?
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What's the point of the jib pigtail leads on the 5.2?
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Posted: Jun 10, 2017 - 11:35 AM
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Posted: Jun 10, 2017 - 12:11 PM
Strictly speaking, they are not necessary at all. Howeever, for every foot of pigtail, you save four feet of sheet.
You basically have 4 lines running to/from the jib clew. If you use an 18" pigtail on each jib block, you can shorten your jib sheet by six feet.
Usually the pigtail is a much thinner/lighter line, so in very light winds it doesn't pull the sail down as much.
There is a limit to how long you can make the pigtail, to long & the block will hit your ratcheting cleat before you get the sail trimmed.
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Posted: Jun 10, 2017 - 05:43 PM
I find that if I don't have at least a short pigtail the 2 blocks's tend to interfere with each other. I just use about a foot for each.
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Posted: Jun 11, 2017 - 11:14 AM
Ditto Wolfman's comment above on the why.
I run a Nacra 5.0 which uses the same jib as the 5.2. In getting to know the 5.0 over the last two years I found that a 2:1 jib sheet system is just not necessary even in a blow. I run mine 1:1 all the time with the advantage Wolfman pointed out of less line length (to have to go through when you tack/jibe), weight etc.. I use New England 5/16" Sta-Set for my sheet and am very happy with it, crew loves it too.
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Posted: Jun 11, 2017 - 02:12 PM
You'd be hard-pressed to find a jib system on a beach cat that wouldn't benefit from pigtail leads, as long as they do not two-block with your Barber Hauler.
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Posted: Jun 11, 2017 - 03:35 PM
I like the Idea of a 1:1 jib system. I have issues with the pigtale blocks hanging up on the bungies that are supposed to keep them clear of the mast. do u have any pics of ur jib system?
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Posted: Jun 12, 2017 - 09:06 AM
Most catamars have an overlapping jib (goes past the mast). jib blocks can get hung up in spreaders and other items on the mast - pig tails help the sail get "through" the mast area without getting hung up (usually)
I'd guess your pigtail is too long if this is happening
I was told long ago that we use this 2:1 system not for the mechanical advantage but for another reason: i can't for the life of me think what that reason is at the moment
