[quote=Edchris177][quote]Here we go again, positive rotater vs limiter, boomless vs boom.
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HaHa! I really didn't mean to open that can of worms.I think it was you that originally suggested the correct way to rig the line on mine. I was just thinking he sails a boomless rig, why complicate it from the factory setup?
[quote]Barberhaulers may work better but I need to look at the jib/hulls geometry to see if it is worth doing it. [/quote]
I think Andrew,(MN3) removed his, as he came to the conclusion they were not worth the extra setup. My '88 5.0 has just the eyestraps, the 5.7 has the tracks. I think Nacra says pull the cars to the rear in big wind,(chokes the slot), & forward in light.
[quote]I guess my next step is what edchris did and use his setup to limit the rotation. [/quote]
Adam, on the boomless boats they are there to INDUCE rotation. Have a look at the final pages of the NAcra manual, (Damon has it here under Technical if you don't already have it).
You mast should freely rotate to where it should be most of the time. It naturally wants to put the leading edge into the wind, the most streamlined position. When going deep downwind, the wind will be from behind you. I think the idea is to rotate the mast further around, to obtain a smoother flow.
[quote]Edchris, Do you have pictures of your new setup?[/quote]
That photo is how it is, except run a single line as described. You also need a small bungee, or line, from the end of the wishbone up to an eyestrap on the mast. Otherwise the wishbone tends to fall down. If you want to try it, I have a spare rotator, & I think I have a couple of the curved mounts/cam/fairleads that you see in the photo of my 5.7. The rotator is the one pictured here.
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Here is a 6.0 using it. Note he does not have the lines run in this photo, it rigs the same as I described above.
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