hey kent. I recently got myself a dabber. I was wondering about that forestay.... doesn't the jib get caught up in it? I was out yesterday on the hudson river in too much wind and I decided I really need to make a boom, so that main sheet doesn't go whipping around so much, and having to duck under it, etc. A boom, with sheet going from the ctr board trunk straight Up to it. I got a booklet with the boat done by a british fellow who also found it too difficult and wrote about the boom he made. rg
1. Yes, the jib sheet knot can get caught. Some folks put a small diameter piece of PVC over the stay, cut a small slit in the pvc, and that helps the sheet knot pas over easier. Also tie the smallest sheet knot you can, a simple overhand, avoid using a metal shackle there. 2. The mainsheet block is a thing, folks get used to watching for it, and it becomes almost a reflex to grab the sheet sometimes to guide the block over when tacking. A lightweight boom, set loose footed, might be one way to go. Easier to raise and stow the rig without a boom though, and gather the sail to the mast when the main is not in use. A lot of folks like to sail under jib and mizzen alone.
Thanks, we had fun getting her back ship shape. You could give Sharon a call at Drascombe Ltd (Churchouse Boats) over in Hampshire, they build new Dabbers and also broker them, so they may know where a few are at. Good luck drascombe.uk/services/contact-us
Thanks for that Kent, I managed to find one in pretty good condition at Kingswear in Devon, about a 2 1/2 hour drive from me in Penryn Cornwall. Just brought "Tarka" home and will be putting her on the mooring in the next few days - can't wait !!
@@deegeeofpenryn That's awesome! Throw some photos on the facebook Drascombe page if you're familiar with our group there, or Small Boat Restoration fb. Huzzah TARKA!
Hello, I see this video is over two years old. I'd like to see one of these in person, as I am sailboat shopping for something with "Character" of this size.
Nice job. Nice to see commitment to an older boat😊😊😊
Thanks. They all deserve it.
hey kent. I recently got myself a dabber. I was wondering about that forestay.... doesn't the jib get caught up in it? I was out yesterday on the hudson river in too much wind and I decided I really need to make a boom, so that main sheet doesn't go whipping around so much, and having to duck under it, etc. A boom, with sheet going from the ctr board trunk straight Up to it. I got a booklet with the boat done by a british fellow who also found it too difficult and wrote about the boom he made. rg
1. Yes, the jib sheet knot can get caught. Some folks put a small diameter piece of PVC over the stay, cut a small slit in the pvc, and that helps the sheet knot pas over easier. Also tie the smallest sheet knot you can, a simple overhand, avoid using a metal shackle there.
2. The mainsheet block is a thing, folks get used to watching for it, and it becomes almost a reflex to grab the sheet sometimes to guide the block over when tacking. A lightweight boom, set loose footed, might be one way to go. Easier to raise and stow the rig without a boom though, and gather the sail to the mast when the main is not in use. A lot of folks like to sail under jib and mizzen alone.
What a beautiful boat Sir ! Just wish if was for sale HERE at Falmouth in the UK !! Still trying to buy one local - super restoration job !!
Thanks, we had fun getting her back ship shape. You could give Sharon a call at Drascombe Ltd (Churchouse Boats) over in Hampshire, they build new Dabbers and also broker them, so they may know where a few are at. Good luck drascombe.uk/services/contact-us
Thanks for that Kent, I managed to find one in pretty good condition at Kingswear in Devon, about a 2 1/2 hour drive from me in Penryn Cornwall. Just brought "Tarka" home and will be putting her on the mooring in the next few days - can't wait !!
@@deegeeofpenryn That's awesome! Throw some photos on the facebook Drascombe page if you're familiar with our group there, or Small Boat Restoration fb. Huzzah TARKA!
Hello, I see this video is over two years old. I'd like to see one of these in person, as I am sailboat shopping for something with "Character" of this size.
did you sell yours?
Yes, it was one of our restoration projects. Went to a nice couple in North Carolina. But Skipper still has her Lugger.
rudder is not deeper enough
For a talented Skipper it is.