Well it’s done, the new synthetic rig is on Shanti. This was a much larger project than I had initially imagined for many reasons. And I’m still not quit done. Probably my biggest problem was shipping. Actually had a hard time finding the clevis pins I needed.
Took Shanti for her tune up sail on Monday in 10-12 kts of wind. Not a real test, but close enough. The real test will come in the next couple of days when I have to beat against 20kt trade winds to sail up to the BVI from St. Thomas.
So far the rig is matching expectations. I love this stuff and now hate wire.
Ben, it is the way the sail is cut. The foot is lower to the deck. Gives me a little more overlap with the staysail for more power.
Michael, the splicing is EASY! The look of the splice is deceiving. In fact I have heard discussions that a simple bury splice is strongest. You just need to throw in some locking stitches. I will have more on that when I do my final report.
