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TECH CORNER
MAINSHEET:
GROSS-TRIM/FINE-TUNE SHOP NOW |
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Speed versus power. Get the best of both worlds
with a gross-trim/fine-tune system. Use gross-trim for speed at mark rounds and
fine-tune for power while sailing upwind.
Typical boat length:
Small Boat: 22' - 28' (6.7 - 8.5 m)
Midrange: 29' - 34' (8.8 - 10.4 m)
Big Boat: 35' - 42' (10.7 - 12.8 m)
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2:1/4:1: This simple
two-speed 2:1/4:1 system is ideal for boats with mainsails to 135 ft2 (12.5 m2)
and end-boom sheeting. |
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2:1/4:1 Swivel Base: This system is often
found on boats like J/24s where a center-mounted swivel base is desired. |
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3:1/6:1: Boats with mainsails
as large as 240 ft2 (22.3m2) and end-boom sheeting can use this 3:1/6:1
two-speed system. |
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3:1/6:1 Swivel Base: This 3:1/6:1 system
is a great setup for sportboats. |
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4:1/8:1 Swivel Base: This system is
similar to 3:1/6:1 Swivel Base. Use the 4:1/8:1 for more power. |
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6:1/24:1 Cascade: This 6:1/24:1 system
is used on boats with mains as large as 275 ft2 (25.5 m2) and end-boom
sheeting. |
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