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balanced lug lashing adjustments
Does anyone know any good sources of guidance about adjusting the lashings for a balanced lug? I built the NE dory two years ago, but have only sailed it a 8-10 times since finishing the project. I often notice a diagonal crease running from 1st or 3rd lashing from the forward end of the yard across to the back corner of the sail at the boom. I slightly loosened lashings in several places, but suspect I need to make further adjustments.
Here's a link to a photo:
https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipONIpD1aK89zt6eJtdl7USchoABOZaIFXQOmJGk
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RE: balanced lug lashing adjustments
When I click on your image, I get a 404 error so you may need to "share" the image.
Here is a link to an image of my dory with the infamous diagonal crease. (I hope I have shared it properly!)
When I get that crease, it means that I have to tighten the downhall. And by "tighten" I mean get it as tight as I can. I push down on the boom as hard as possible while cleating the line. That is usually sufficient to eliminate the crease.
Sometimes it's also necessary to shift the attachment points on the spar or the boom. John Harris has posted some precise measurements for that, but I just do it by eye.
RE: balanced lug lashing adjustments
» Submitted by Mark N - Mon, 4/26/21 » 7:13 PM
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