DOYLE APC LINES?

[johnthejetpilot]

Turning to the experts here for help..

Does anyone have any experience running a Doyle APC on a seldon bowsprit with Selden furler? I have one rigged on my C385 (I'm a former C350 owner) with only one sheet attached to clew.

My question is: Has anyone rigged the APC with stbd and port sheeting lines? I do not want to have to roll all the way in then roll out again when jibing this sail.

Obviously I would only be conducting this manuever in light air (less than 7kts True wind) and would be very attentive to the potential for wrapping sail. I race primarily singlehanded and have a big race upcoming (189nm up west side of Lake Mi).

If you have rigged with two sheeting lines can you please provide the specs for the line you used? I am considering ordering these:

C234*-08-00600 8 5/16 2.20 4,000

https://www.neropes.com/products/perfor ... light-line


John McFadden
Ave Maria
2016 C385 #64
Vermillion, OH enroute to Kenosha,WI

[Triumph]

I too have a Doyle APC. Mine is rigged with a Harken roller furler drum. I have removable bow sprit too. I am also an avid racer and sailor.

I rig my lazy sheet by taking it around the front of the bow, around everything to the outside. As you jibe slowly just let it float out in front of the boat and sheet it in on the other side. Make sure the lazy sheet stays up and clear when sailing. Some people even rig a little line keeper right above the tip of the sprit (Near the Tack)to catch the line and keep it from dropping below the sprit. It sticks out about 8" and the line rests in this when you are using the loaded sheet.

Bill on TRIUMPH
www.thebookofsail.com