Re: Micro Boomkin question

Thank you all, fairlead it is.
Denis

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "David" <dir_cobb@...> wrote:
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> From my experience with Oldshoe I would favour the fairlead.
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> I found the lashed block invariably snags at the wrong moment. The only problem with fitting a fairlead is doing it in such a way that you can still bring the boomkin onboard from inside. It is much easier than reaching over the top of the transom to remove it...
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> David
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> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Joe T" <scsbmsjoe@> wrote:
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> > I think a fairlead is the way to go. Place it as far toward the end as feasible to minimize the chance of fouling the sheet under the boomkin. Looking at some old photos of my Oldshoe, I see I used a block lashed through a hole. I got a set of blocks free from my son who was doing some photos for a distributor. Doing it again I would use a fairlead.
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> > Joe T
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From my experience with Oldshoe I would favour the fairlead.

I found the lashed block invariably snags at the wrong moment. The only problem with fitting a fairlead is doing it in such a way that you can still bring the boomkin onboard from inside. It is much easier than reaching over the top of the transom to remove it...

David

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Joe T" <scsbmsjoe@...> wrote:
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> I think a fairlead is the way to go. Place it as far toward the end as feasible to minimize the chance of fouling the sheet under the boomkin. Looking at some old photos of my Oldshoe, I see I used a block lashed through a hole. I got a set of blocks free from my son who was doing some photos for a distributor. Doing it again I would use a fairlead.
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> Joe T
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A question I have relates to the boomkin and what device goes on the end to direct the line from the clew to the cockpit. Is a fairlead used or a block, or something else?


The mizzen sheet doesn't have much travel, so nothing fancy is needed at the end of the boomkin.  I ended up using a small nylon fairlead from Duckworks

I think a fairlead is the way to go. Place it as far toward the end as feasible to minimize the chance of fouling the sheet under the boomkin. Looking at some old photos of my Oldshoe, I see I used a block lashed through a hole. I got a set of blocks free from my son who was doing some photos for a distributor. Doing it again I would use a fairlead.

Joe T
The building guide which came with my plans these many years ago was fairly emphatic about using a simple fairlead at the outboard end of the boomkin, warning of potential snarls at the most inconvenient moments if a block were used. I took the warning and have had no cause to regret doing so. YMMV.

I started with a simple hole (dumb sheave?) through the end of the boomkin but have switched to a small block on a lashing. You want as little resistance as possible. The sheet should be fairly light line as Phil suggests. I found it good to place a fairlead on the upright where the sheet passes through the transom beside the motor.

I hope the next fellow who wants a Micro for retirement takes my extra one off my hands for cheap. It is fun to build boats, I know, but it’s fun to use them too, and we’re talking big savings here!---Mason

Update on Micro"Wave".
Lead poured and installed (burns have healed with minimal scarring), bottom painted, main mast built and installed and safely back on the trailer. Will build the mizzen mast this weekend and launch under sail in the first week of July. I picked up the first load of okume plywood in October 2006 and worked on and off nearly 6 years. (the plan was to finish before I retire so I am right on schedule)I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. (photos in MicroWave folder). Bought the sails last year from Duckworks. Now I need to learn how to sail her and I will take her to Sail Oklahoma this fall and see if Howard Rice has the patience to impart enough wisdom/skill to keep me from hurting myself and others.

A question I have relates to the boomkin and what device goes on the end to direct the line from the clew to the cockpit. Is a fairlead used or a block, or something else?

Thanks for all your help and guidance over the years. I really have taken your advice most of the time.

Denis Meier
Onoway, Alberta, Canada