[quote=MN3][quote]t what I don't understand is, if I'm seated on the starboard hull, the rope in the jam cleat closest to me is going to move the port-side jib block. Why would I want that?[/quote]
the simple answer is:
you want to move the jib blocks inboard for upwind sailing
you want to move the jib blocks outboard for downwind sailing
read up on sail shape to understand why - then you will know how to adjust it for every angle of attack
[quote] Similarly, the jib track allows me to move the anchoring point of the jib blocks forward or backward - is this an ergonomics/access thing or does this impact jib performance[/quote]
B - impacts jib shape and performance
typically you want the jib sheet (from the block to the jib clew) to "point" at the middle of the sail (equal pull on the top and foot of the sail.
read up on sail shape to understand why - then you will know how to adjust it for every angle of attack
[quote]3) This boat came with a 6:1 downhaul (not shown). I know the hook will fit into the tack of the sail but the shackle at the bottom doesn't appear to have an attachment point on either the forward spar or on the mast itself. Also, I assume the two cam cleats at the base of the mast are for the downhau[/quote]
not sure if there is a question in here but typically you have 2 free bitter ends of the downhaul line and the line is reeved between a bunch of turning blocks and end on the swivel cleats on the mast, so you can grab and adjust from either side of the mast[/quote]
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