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[quote=jsb4g][quote=MN3]This info is for another type of jib system and barberhauler

[quote=carl2]Prindle 19 manual says this about that

"To side to side lead:Set at 8” inboard in light air. Move position outboard as wind picks up until lead is about 2 to 5 inches inboard when you are a little overpowered. You may find in certain downwind conditions that having the barberhauler (option and seperate from the four-way jib system) all the way out is too far for proper wind flow. In medium to heavy conditions setting the barber 8 to 15 inches from fully outboard is optimum."[/quote]

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[quote]Can someone help me understand what the blue line is and how to utilize it?[/quote]

The blue line is one type of in / outhaul system (looks like the setup used in the manual - or damn close)

this is used to change the position of the jib block and optimize windflow over your sails and increase speed/fun - (can also be used to depower when there is too much "fun" (wind) )

IN GENERAL: ceteris paribus  ...

Upwind - you want the jib blocks "more" in-board
and in light wind and waves - forward

Downwind - you want the blocks "more" out-board
and some times forward

by pulling the bitter end (the end of the line) and cleating it you will change the position of the jib blocks, in or out. There is no forward or aft "feature" with this setup - and people looking for more options may add another dedicated system (forward, on or near the front beam) -[/quote]

For once, we agree on something re GCat.[/quote]

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