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Topic: Jib Questions |
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Michael 489 |
Posted: 10-Jun-09 18:53 |
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Hi,
I just bought a second hand Buzz (489) and I read a bit in the discussion forum, but could not find answers to all my questions. So I hope that someone of you out there can help me with this... (Stuart was already very helpful to convince me that the Buzz was the right boat to go for...<g>).
1) My boat came without jib sheets - I guess soon I need to change all ropes anyway. Does anybody know the length & diameter to go for? I read somewhere 7 or 8mm with a total of 7.8m. Could that be true?
2) I bought the boat with two set of sails (one totally unused) and I want to start using the older one (just in case). Unfortunately the "plastic" film that protects the strings at the tack and clew edges comes off. Can it be glued again or is it better to bring it to the sail maker and put some stitches? What glue can be used - I assume it needs to be flexible?
3) The steel wire inside the jib is a bit twisted at the clew. Is that an issue?
4) Does anybody have a photo on how to run the jib sheets on a Mk1 Buzz? I saw on Stuart's photos that everything looks different on newer boats.
Thanks a lot!
Michael
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Stu B |
Posted: 11-Jun-09 14:56 |
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Hi,
Hope you're enjoying your new Buzz!! How's Barcelona??
The correct jib sheet is 8mm, 7.8m long, 7mm is obviously ok if you can't get 8mm.
Sounds like your jib is definately past its best!! If you feel it is worth repairing the best way is to get it patched with dacron. You can get repair tape but it doesn't stick well to worn sail materials.
It's not ideal if the wire has twisted, depending how bad it is it may get better with use, the only other option is to get it replaced, but if an old jib then you could end up spending too much repairing it.
Didn't know the Mk1 was different so i can't answer this question!! Maybe Penny, Roger and Lizzy can help here, they have 480.
Stuart.
Buzz 1079.
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Michael 489 |
Posted: 11-Jun-09 19:58 |
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Thanks, Stuart.
Barcelona is good. A bit hot...
Well, I'll try to glue the jib... it's just for getting started.
This weekend will be the first time I try the boat.
Salut,
Michael |
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paolomoncia |
Posted: 15-Jun-09 10:12 |
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Hi,
I had a partially converted Mk1 Buzz, so could possibly answer that.
The Jib sheet blocks were closer to the side than on MkIi boats, from there the sheet would go to the cleat on the bottom, basically like the arrangemente for the ISO (without barberhaulers), so you could look at the ISO pages for pictures. However some boats had partial mods towards the MkII arrangement, so it may be a little different...
As I see you are based in southern Europe, please get in touch with me (paolomoncia "AT" tiscali "DOT" it), for updates on events closer to you... you are invited to join us at the italian nationals (norhtern italy) 31st July-2 august, also there is an open ISO-Buzz event on Lake Maggiore at UVM (location of last year's Eurocup) on July 4-5. Anybody wishing to come and sail with us is welcome!
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