C12 sprit rig - details?

[karlwms]

I´ve been studying the C12 drawings, and really like the looks and simplicity of the sprit sail rig. But I can´t find good details on the sprit rig on your plans. And although I know the marconi rig, I don´t know enough about sprit rigs to fill in the missing gaps.<BR><BR>If I scale the drawings D224/9 vs. D224/8, it appears the sprit boom is only about one inch wide, vs. 2" for the marconi boom. Also, what is it´s cross-section, still round, or rectangular? Has anyone tried wishbone sprits? What type and size line do I use for the snotter, same as mainsheet? Do the sails you sell come with a line of reefpoints as the drawing shows? Lastly, how are the clew and mainsheet attached? Do I need a second point for the clew, for when reefed? It appeard that there may need to be holes and / or slotted ends provided for this: are there drawings or info available? I´ve already studied your on-line tutorials, (all in all, exceptional!), <BR>but am not finding the answers. Can you help?<BR><BR>Also, FYI, I was trying to browse your bookstore, which boasts 55 books in 12 cataglories. But only about 12 books in 4 cataglories loads. Is there more?<BR><BR>Thanks!

[jacquesmm]

<!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>On 2003-01-19 14:08, karlwms wrote:<BR>I´ve been studying the C12 drawings, and really like the looks and simplicity of the sprit sail rig. But I can´t find good details on the sprit rig on your plans. And although I know the marconi rig, I don´t know enough about sprit rigs to fill in the missing gaps.<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>All the dimensions are there but you may be looking for details that do not exist because the sprit rig is so simple. For example, there is no hardware, one uses knots.<BR>We have a HowTo file about the sprit rig. Check the Howto section at this site. It shows how to rig such a sail.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>If I scale the drawings D224/9 vs. D224/8,<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>Don´t as Homer Simpson would say! Don´t scale our drawings, there is no need for it, all the dimensions should be there.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR> it appears the sprit boom is only about one inch wide, vs. 2" for the marconi boom. <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>Do you see what happens with scaling? The sprit sail plan drawing clearly states that the sprit boom diameter is 2". Please look, it´s on the right side.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Also, what is it´s cross-section, still round, or rectangular? <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>That doesn´t matter but the word diameter implies that round is what we specify. I keep my spars plain square but most builders like to round them.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Has anyone tried wishbone sprits? <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>We stopped at 2 sail plans with 4 material options . . . but why not?<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>What type and size line do I use for the snotter, same as mainsheet? <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>Doesn´t matter but since we show 5/16 for running rigging, use that.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Do the sails you sell come with a line of reefpoints as the drawing shows?<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>No. When the reef lines are included, we list them. It cost $ 40.00 extra for a reef line with grommets and D eye.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Lastly, how are the clew and mainsheet attached? <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>See the HowTo file<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Do I need a second point for the clew, for when reefed? It appeard that there may need to be holes and / or slotted ends provided for this: are there drawings or info available? I´ve already studied your on-line tutorials, (all in all, exceptional!), <BR>but am not finding the answers. <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>Sorry but you missed the one about the sprit rig. All honest reef lines include eyes at the clew etc.<BR><!-- BBCode Quote Start --><TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font size=-1>Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT SIZE=-1><BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Can you help?<BR>Also, FYI, I was trying to browse your bookstore, which boasts 55 books in 12 cataglories. But only about 12 books in 4 cataglories loads. Is there more?<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE><!-- BBCode Quote End --><BR>No, we changed our book store and sell only books directly related to our building methods. 550 titles was too confusing. We selected the best and one of them is a book about sailmaking by Marino Milliano: excellent, highly recommended.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><font size=1>[ This message was edited by: jacquesmm on 20-01-2003 11:13 ]</font>