[quote=shortyfox][quote]
About retrofitting the jib, I think the N570 (or at least the N500) doesn't have a self tacking jib, but have the jib blocks mounted on the front beam. That might be a simpler or cheaper option.[/quote]
I disagree, it would not be cheap and the only thing accomplished would be a little less clutter on the tramp. Short pieces of traveler track would have to be put on the beam so you could move the jib blocks to open and close the slot. Worse yet, the bridle would have to be raised and the jib re-cut at the foot to get the proper sheeting angle. No fore and aft adjustment.
What Andinista suggested about having a line stretched tight across the tramp makes more sense, not only will you get your jib blocks more inboard where they need to be, it will also enable you to go a step further and add a barber-hauler for perfect trim. You want to be able to pull those sheet leads forward and outboard at the same time. I have seen some boats rigged like this. Take a look at my G-Cat, the last one on page three in the boats for sale section. Supersize that one photo and you'll get the idea. One drawback however is when you change the sheeting angle forward with the blocks staying in the same place, conventional jib blocks can be hard to cleat when you're alone. Oxen blocks solve this problem but they are pricey and the only reason I have them is they came with a boat I bought 30 years ago. I have had a love/hate relationship with them ever since.[/quote]
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