Jib Fairlead and Controls
I recently purchased a very early Scot that has the jib sheet fairleads placed very far forward on the cockpit rail, approx 14-15 inches from the front of the cockpit. The fairlead is an old phenolic type block minted on a very short track with only 2-3 inch travel. There is a large Harken rachet turning block mounted on the side deck immediately aft of the fairlead assembly and a cam cleat on the molded rail. My concern is that all these components are mounted very forward; most other Scots have them approx mid-cockpit opening. I'm assuming this design was initially set up expressly for cross-sheeting. I want to update this configuration but am reluctant to drill and fill mounting holes on the deck surfaces. Can anyone render any thoughts or opinions on the existing set-up? Should I just start over and move everything back? Thanx. Paul
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Paul, Check out the Unofficial Flying Scot Web Page and click
Thanks, Ryan.
Is what you have functioning now? Have you sailed with it? If
Paul, I have an older Scot that had the same rigging set up y
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