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by walkabout
Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: Help wanted
Topic: rpm in reverse with a sonic leg
Replies: 1
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rpm in reverse with a sonic leg

I have Event 34, no. 10, 1990. Now has a Yanmar 3GM30F and a sonic leg. I just noticed that in reverse the throttle limits rpm to 2000 vs 3400 in forward. Is this normal? Maybe the leg or lock is weak? In asking around I've gotten both answers. I've emailed Sillette but no reply. Any help will be gr...
by walkabout
Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:49 am
Forum: Prout Discussion
Topic: solent stay on event 34
Replies: 2
Views: 26752

Re: solent stay on event 34

Terry, thanks for the reply and knowledge. You explained the asymmetrical rig so that I now understand what others were trying to say. I agree with you that a sock that can be moved from one side to the other is better than a top-down furler at the center. I want to convert the staysail stay to one ...
by walkabout
Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: Prout Discussion
Topic: solent stay on event 34
Replies: 2
Views: 26752

solent stay on event 34

I shredded the genny in high winds and have not been happy with the continuous line furler installed. Looking at options for re-rigging and would like others experiences and expertise before contacting riggers and sailmakers. I am thinking of adding struts and diamond stays to the mast and putting t...