rev. 7-25-2024
This probably won't interest most readers, but a fellow F-24 owner wanted some images.
Because the F-24 folds, a quick release of cap shroud tension is required. Pulling the shrouds aft with a tackle is a simple way. This can either be a cascade:
I have since re-rigged this as 8:1 and the tail slack is pulled under the tramp with a bungee (out from under foot and can't wash off the deck). The only reason to rig it 4:1 is so a gorilla can't over tension at the dock. With 8:1 you can tension under full sailing load and get it right.
or a straight tackle:
A cascade places only 1/2 the load on the blocks and can thus be built using lighter gear. This is commonly done with vangs, for example, which also have a small range of travel. The only advantage of a straight tackle is that it can be adjusted through a greater range.
The PO (previous owner) probably used the blocks in a 4:1 tackle. I'm not sure why he went to a cascade, but it works very well. I assume he went to 2:1 on the blocks to avoid over tensioning, but I may go to 4:1 (the pulleys are there ) to make it easier to adjust under load, simply remembering not to yard on it.
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