NACRA F 16 Self-tacking Jib Rigging

reuben

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Posted: May 11, 2025 - 05:26 PM

New old 2015 Nacra F 16 (semi-foiling curved daggers) to us--does anyone know where we can get pictures or a clear diagram of the rigging for the self tacking jib? Specifically, the clew to car and and blocks on spi pole and cross bar set up would be most helpful. If you have pictures or a diagram or a video link we would be most grateful. Simple once you do it but for first time using NACRA manual it is not obvious..Thanks
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Posted: May 13, 2025 - 03:00 PM

The Nacra Evolution manual is pretty clear; the big difference is likely where the jib sheet blocks are. Typically they are on swivel bases mounted directly to the top of the front beam. In the case of the Evolution, the sheet is routed aft under the main beam through a turning block. Ignore that and the sheet splits to the port and starboard cleats.

Nacra Evo manual: https://nacrasailing.com/knowledge_base/downloads
Page 43 shows the system quite well; the green line comes directly from the floating block to the cleats, rather than passing through the turning block on the underside of the beam. The floating block goes to a fixed block on the spin pole then to the blocks on the self-tacker traveler car.

This is another good resource: https://nacrasailing.com/knowledge_base/rigging/jib-rigging/jib-sheet-self-tacking