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Re: Jib Tract Alignment Tip

To: drrld@xxxxxxxxxxx, swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Jib Tract Alignment Tip
From: Aikisu@xxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 13:32:45 EST
Good image Rob,

 How long was that thread rod?

Another option I used was a handheld laser sighting from above the forestay 
(36") through the holes of the jib track to a white sheet of paper on the 
deck.(My eyesight being myopic.) I used the small clamps on short bars attached 
 to 
the track to each side in a similar fashion also as a weighted fulcrum. I 
adjusted the lenght of the bar resting on the deck to give me the correct 
angle.you can add the appropriate wedge for height at the ends of the track 
pivot 
points.Then secure. I'm sure there are many other ways, just adding my two 
cents.

Regards Ken B (028 Wave Dragon)

In a message dated 2/9/2006 1:32:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
drrld@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
12â clamps on each side (see picture) do an excellent job holding the tract 
while you sight it.  (36â up from forestay fitting)  Wedges on each end can 
move forward and aft while you fine tune it.  The clamps can move toward the 
center line if you donât have enough height or outward to decrease the height.

Rob
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