Hi guys,
I have an older 470 that I'm in the process of getting back on the water. It was manufactured in 1994 by Dinghy Sports, an Australian boat builder.
I'm slowly working out the rigging and cockpit layout, mostly from stalking this Forum, but the one thing I cannot get my head around is the Jib traveler adjustment/system.
I'm pretty sure that I have a "twing" (is that the right term..?!) set up, as there is definitely no traveller track on the hull as I have seen in other photos online.
I'd prefer not to have to worry about attaching tracks etc, as I don't think the hull has the necessary reinforcement to attach these. Plus, if I don't have to spend more money than needed, then that's a good thing....
I think someone (Lali..?) has mentioned the twing thing a couple of times on this forum, and also seems to have suggested that it is a pretty good setup, certainly for recreational sailing, which is all I'll be doing in this boat!
So, can anyone link me to some pictures, or a description, of how a twing Jib adjustment works on a 470, I'd be very appreciative!
Thanks in advance!
Andy
I have an older 470 that I'm in the process of getting back on the water. It was manufactured in 1994 by Dinghy Sports, an Australian boat builder.
I'm slowly working out the rigging and cockpit layout, mostly from stalking this Forum, but the one thing I cannot get my head around is the Jib traveler adjustment/system.
I'm pretty sure that I have a "twing" (is that the right term..?!) set up, as there is definitely no traveller track on the hull as I have seen in other photos online.
I'd prefer not to have to worry about attaching tracks etc, as I don't think the hull has the necessary reinforcement to attach these. Plus, if I don't have to spend more money than needed, then that's a good thing....
I think someone (Lali..?) has mentioned the twing thing a couple of times on this forum, and also seems to have suggested that it is a pretty good setup, certainly for recreational sailing, which is all I'll be doing in this boat!
So, can anyone link me to some pictures, or a description, of how a twing Jib adjustment works on a 470, I'd be very appreciative!
Thanks in advance!
Andy