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STANDING RIGGING How to keep the "big stick" standing! |
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| F17 | Step the Mast Using the Boom - As per SJ23 manual - Block & tackle - Related issues. | 2023-03-28 | |
| F18 | Step the Mast Using an A-Frame - The civilized way without "deck apes". | 2024-09-25 | |
| F19 | Step the Mast Forward - (To pass under a bridge). | 1999-01-03 | |
| F24 | Standing Rig Tuning - (From the Catalina 25/250 Association web site). | 1999-11-17 | |
| F33 | Standing Rig Tuning & Sail Setting Guide - Keep a copy on board. | 2024-02-07 | |
| F09 | Split Backstay Adjuster Install - Second Chain plate - Adjuster required for roller furling. | 2023-06-09 | |
| F34 | Standing Rig Maintenance & Replace Wire - Chain Plates - Stem & Back Plates - Turnbuckles - Clevis Pin - Rig Failures - Mast Foot - Mast Hinge Plate - Spreaders - Mast Head - Mast Kerf. | 2022-09-25 | |
| F34a | 5/32" SS Standing Rigging for Panache - Forestay - Mast Hinge - Lower Shrouds - Upper Shrouds - Spreaders - Fabricate New Shrouds & Backstay - Installation - Parts - Tension Rigging - Back Stay - Observations - Parts. | 2024-11-30 | |
| F34b | Dyneema Standing Rigging for Goodpain - Specs - Shroud to Mast Connection - Dyneema Sleeve - Construction Stretch - Lashing Line - Mast Step - Spreader Ends. | 2021-09-20 | |
| F30 | Back Stay Crane - How to retain an oversize roach on a new mainsail. | 2005-03-08 | |
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RUNNING RIGGING - Cockpit |
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| F14 | Self-Steering - Lashed or vane. | 2020-07-21 | |
| F29 | Winch Maintenance - Lewmar - Barient - Barlow - Parts - Sheet Cleat - Over Run. | 2016-10-21 | |
| F31 | Winch Replace - Upsize the Factory Primary Winch. | 2022-06-26 | |
| F26 | Line Storage Bag - For main sheet. | 2019-03-16 | |
| F25 | Line Storage Bags - For jib sheets or halyards. | 2020-09-24 | |
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RUNNING RIGGING - Boom |
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| F20 | Boom Gooseneck - Repair a worn Unit. | 1999-01-12 | |
| Boom Mechanical Vang - Fabricate a mechanical vang to support the boom for better sail shape. Electric vang. | 2025-02-21 | ||
| F02 | Boom Internal Outhaul - Flatten the mainsail for strong wind. | 2021-05-24 | |
| F12 | Boom Topping Lift - Factory kit. | 1998-10-26 | |
| F08 | Boom Jibe Preventer - Great safety control for sailing downwind in heavy weather - Boom Brake. | 2023-06-09 | |
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RUNNING RIGGING - Mainsail |
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| F28 | Mainsail Traveller & Mainsheet - Effective control lines to prevent a knockdown. | 2017-05-26 | |
| F07 | Mainsail Slugs & Mast Gate - Lower the mainsail right to the boom. | 2017-12-22 | |
| F05 | Mainsail Reefing Systems - Dual and single line jiffy reef systems. | 2023-09-10 | |
| F22 | Mainsail Lazy Jacks and Storage Straps - Safety and convenience when reducing sail - Dyneema lazy jacks. | 2019-02-13 | |
| F38 | Mainsail Cover - Conventional or Stack Pack. | 2023-10-11 | |
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RUNNING RIGGING - Mast |
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| F16 | Rigging Profile for an SJ23 - A hardware guide from Harken. | 1998-11-03 | |
| F39 | Jib - Downwind pole selection guide. | 2023-03-01 | |
| F03 | Mast Internal Halyards - Mast Head Sheaves & Divider, Mast Foot, Deck Turning Blocks, Internal Halyards, Rope Clutch, Line Length Chart. | 2019-07-17 | |
| F27 | Bridge - Across cabin to terminate halyards & reef lines. | 2001-09-20 | |
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RUNNING RIGGING - Jib |
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| F13 | Jib Halyards Lead Aft - Factory kit. | 1998-10-26 | |
| F06 | Jib Deck Tracks - Deck mounted - Side Mounted - Extend track. | 2024-06-21 | |
| F36 | Jib Staysail Set on a Solent Stay - Heavy Weather Use. | 2019-06-02 | |
| F11 | Jib Downhaul - To douse a hanked on jib from the cockpit. | 2015-08-04 | |
| F04 | Jib Tack Pennant - Great for seeing under the jib in rough weather. | 2005-01-03 | |
| F23 | Jib Halyard Storage - On the pulpit and spreader. | 2007-07-01 | |
| F10 | Jib Roller Furling for Panache - Furler Manufactures - New Forestay - Assemble Furler - Furling Line - Damaged Forestay. | 2024-11-11 | |
| F10a | Jib Roller Furling - How to Keep your Roller Furler Alive. | 2016-05-05 | |
| F10b | Jib Conversion to Roller Furling - Convert Jib - Furling Procedure - Pennant & Spinnaker Halyard Wrap - Jib Sleeve. | 2023-09-08 | |
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Jib Soft Shackle - "Convenience that can save your head". (under construction) |
2024-07-29 | |
| RUNNING RIGGING - Spinnaker | |||
| F15 | Spinnaker Gear - Factory kit. | 2008-09-05 | |
| F32 | Spinnaker - How to rig and fly a Symmetrical Spinnaker. | 2006-06-27 | |
| F37 | Spinnaker - How to Rig and Fly an Asymmetrical Spinnaker. | 2020-08-29 | |
| RUNNING RIGGING - Replace Sails | |||
| F21 | Replace your Sails - Upgrade considerations - Blade - (Full Hoist Furling Jib) - Loft contacts - Tight hank claws - Used sails - Black Sails. | 2024-08-12 | |
| F40 |
Sew Your Own SJ23 Sails - "A stitch in time". |
2024-03-17 | |
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RUNNING RIGGING - Sail Care |
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| F35 | Care & Cleaning of Sails - Simple maintenance. | 2009-08-01 | |
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