[Sonar] Split Traveller

[Reding, Barth]

A very strong and easy to untie knot suitable to the application being
discussed is the double figure eight.  There are two ways to tie it, one
with the loop free, the other with the loop through an object.
 
The easiest way is tying it free, Fold the line over on it's self about
6 - 12 inches from the end.  With both parts tie a standard figure eight
stopper knot leaving a loop on the end.
 
When tying it through something tie a single figure eight knot 6-12
inches up from the end.  Lead the line through the object then retrace
the first figure eight with the bitter end so it looks like the knot
tied above.
 
As with all knots it is vitally important to smooth and snug up the knot
before use.
 
To untie, "Break the knots back" by pushing on curving parts of the
knot, alternating from one end to the other.
 
See http://www.realknots.com/knots/sloops.htm  for pictures. (googled
double figure eight knot)
 

Barth Reding 


 

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From: sonar-bounces at lists.wyc.org [mailto:sonar-bounces at lists.wyc.org]
On Behalf Of Mark Kochendorfer
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:06 AM
To: Henry Brantingham
Cc: sonar at lists.wyc.org
Subject: Re: [Sonar] Split Traveller


You can switch to 3:1 in light air by just disconnecting the end of the
sheet from the block and then putting a stopper knot in it.  In heavier
air you need a lot of strength or else put the end back for more
leverage. 
 
Kevlar works fine.  I used Amsteel.  Perhaps it will get frayed after
4-5 seasons.  Not that easy to adjust with a knot since it does not knot
that well and it the knot tends to become permanent after a while.  Its
pretty cheap for the small amount required. 
 
While in Geneva, I saw some pretty nice setups for the cleating of the
traveler (split or not).  The one that I liked the best was a 3inch
piece of aluminum angle with the cleat on it for cleating from the
opposite rail and a second cleat on the cockpit side for same side
cleating. 
 
Let me know if you need a photo.
 
Mark

 
On 2/19/07, Henry Brantingham <hbrantingham at isp.com> wrote: 

	Sailors: 

	 

	I'm planning to install a split traveler system on Balderdash!
this spring.  I have the article that Shepstone distributed during his
last visit, so I think I pretty much know how to proceed, but I have a
couple of questions that I though maybe you who have sailed with it
already may be able to comment on: 

	1.	The article recommends cutting back to a 3:1 main sheet.
Is this a good idea?  Do any of you have that now? 
	2.	Wire vs Kevlar:  Seems Kevlar would be easy, but I'm not
sure I trust it.  The article recommends it because you can adjust the
length. Any comments? 
	3.	Any other details I haven't thought to ask about? 

	 

	Thanks in advance for your comments.  

	 

	 

	Henry Brantingham

	(612) 867-3941

	 


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