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- Thu Oct 12, 2023 10:54 am
- Forum: Racing Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Cross sheeting the jib
- Replies: 2
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Cross sheeting the jib
Looking for best practice for cross sheeting the jib sheets for racing, as we do on J-105s. On the 109 the sheet coming out of the turning block ribs on the cockpit coaming. Wondering if there's a standard wedge for the turning block to raise it up, or maybe use a double block, or just put a stainle...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: Looking to Buy Something
- Topic: Looking for gently used racing sails to buy
- Replies: 1
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Looking for gently used racing sails to buy
Now that we are end of season maybe there's a few of you that want to unload J-109 racing sails. I'm looking for main, spinnaker (108 SM and/or 120 SM) and class jib, as well as a genoa and possibly a code zero. All for racing in SF Bay. Ideally less than 3-4 years old and/or really good condition. ...
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:12 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Cabin top halyard tail bags
- Replies: 6
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Re: Cabin top halyard tail bags
HI Dan the Ronstan Medium Rope Bags will fit in the space on the cabin top parallel to the hatch and forward of the winch and rope clutches. There's another J109 in The Bay Area that has those, and on quite a few J-105s have them installed there. I have not installed yet. I did put three of them in ...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:22 pm
- Forum: Events & Scheduling
- Topic: Charter J-109 available California
- Replies: 2
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Re: Charter J-109 available California
Wow that's generous. J105s can fetch many $000s to charter for a major regatta here, not including all those other costs.
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:52 pm
- Forum: Events & Scheduling
- Topic: Charter J-109 available California
- Replies: 2
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Charter J-109 available California
I'm curious if chartering J-109s for event is as common as it is in the J-105 and other J-boat fleets. I am considering making my J-109 based in San Francisco available for charter. It's a 2007 and in process of getting set up for go-fast. Bring your sails or let's negotiate new sails vs charter pri...
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Jib Inhauler System
- Replies: 11
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Re: Jib Inhauler System
Hey Dan, can you share pics of what you finally came up with for your inhauler set-up? I am starting from scratch. Thanks, Dan
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: Racing Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Looking for inhauler set ups
- Replies: 2
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Looking for inhauler set ups
Hey Forum,
Looking for pics and advice on best jib sheet in-hauler set up. Location is SF Bay, so often windier conditions. My new to me 2007 J-109 did not have it.
Looking for pics and advice on best jib sheet in-hauler set up. Location is SF Bay, so often windier conditions. My new to me 2007 J-109 did not have it.
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: Racing Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Advice on pole and rigging for jib and/or asym spin
- Replies: 1
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Advice on pole and rigging for jib and/or asym spin
Hey Forum, questions on poling out jib and asym spinnaker 1. What's the right length for a pole for a standard class jib for sailing wing on wing? 2. Where to put a bail or track on the mast - inches from deck for example. 3. Anyone use a pole with asym spinnaker? What length is the pole and where o...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:28 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Backstay too long?
- Replies: 2
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Re: Backstay too long?
Thanks Mvallus, the question now is whether there is too much rake, causing the backstay to appear to be too long. Is your rake measurement in line with the Quantum or North tuning guides? Have you done a rake measurement using the main halyard hanging down with a weight?
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:03 am
- Forum: Sails & Tuning
- Topic: Trying to measure mast rake - no black band
- Replies: 2
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Trying to measure mast rake - no black band
I'm trying to measure mast rake on the 109 I recently acquired. North tuning guide says: "Rake: Swing Arc Use jib halyard pulled down to top of black band on mast, then swing forward to mark headstay. Measure distance from mark on headstay to deck at stem." Sounds good but my mast was pain...
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:28 am
- Forum: Maintenance Topics
- Topic: Backstay too long?
- Replies: 2
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Backstay too long?
I am a new owner of a 2007 J-109. I've been setting it up for racing in San Francisco (where average wind speed is stronger than most places) and discovered that the backstay does not have enough throw to tighten it enough in stronger breeze - the hydraulic bottoms out, even in 10 knots. And when I ...
- Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:28 pm
- Forum: Boats for Sale
- Topic: Wanted: J-109 to race in San Francisco
- Replies: 1
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Wanted: J-109 to race in San Francisco
Please contact me at 415-819-7394
Dan Brousseau
Dan Brousseau