Panu wrote:Anyway there is no way I would place the spinnaker boom back onto the deck.

Yes, yes, I am convinced.

harald wrote:We have a no-name cover, but I don't think this is gonna be a problem. The spinboom isn't that thick.

Thanks, that was fast.

Interested, does WB-Sails main sail cover also cover attached spinnaker boom? Does anyone know? Harald, I guess you have main cover from WB-Sails?..

harald wrote:As an added bonus the mainsail gets a better shape in lighter winds when the weight of the boom doesn't oversheet the main. Without a boomkicker or some other lifting device the leech usually closes due to the weight of the boom.

Makes good sense. Perhaps I have to go shopping.

risto wrote:On the other hand, the added convenience in using the spinnaker boom from the bag out shines all other reasons not having it there hands down so I would like to say that this is the best way to keep the spin boom away from the deck.

This is very true, yes.

Interesting that LYS change -0,01 makes FE comparably faster, but you feel it being slower. And the other way round, too.

Hi Harald, Just went to watch the pictures. :-) I have a doubt about the boom bag. The thing is I have topping lift which comes out of the mast top on the side of the mast. It makes some load to the side of the mast when boom is not supported by main sail. Spinnaker boom would add to the load. I am ...

Just one year ago there were rumours LYS may rise 0,01 and now it comes -0,01...

Thank you Petri, 2800 mm that is then.

Diameter is important thing to me as I caught myself several times already that I tend to use thicker and stronger materials while calculations (or just common sense) tell it could have been thinner and lighter.

Hi all,

What would be the right size (length, perhaps also reasonable diameter) for spinnaker boom for FE83?

Alex

You'd have to start with digging a hole under the rudderblade in order to get it out. How deep shall that hole be? :shock: I am already tired removing snow... Was it protoshop in Otaniemi Yes, I am familiar with the Protoshop. :) Personally, I wouldn't bother the backlash. We've had it for years an...

Hello,

How to service rudder shaft? It has developed a slight backlash recently.

Alex

My gearbox shows the symptoms. Could anyone provide with guidelines how to replaces the cone(s), etc. and where is the best place for shopping? Will ask Leevene for parts and service, but they never seem cheap...

Good article about mast lights, volatge loss, wiring, etc.

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php?Number=2210240

Unfortunately not today - have some maintenance scheduled (katsastus, etc.)...

Great thanks for taking special care of me.