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Summary of Contents for Quantum Sails Snipe
- Page 1 SNIPE TUNING GUIDE...
- Page 2 Quantum strives to bring you the best experience when it comes to sailing your Snipe by helping you achieve your ideal performance. Our experts put this guide together to provide you with information that will make your Snipe easy to sail and tune while maintaining incredible speed.
- Page 3 Tension: 21”-22” *The jib halyard measurement here is for McLaughlin, Persson, Eclipse or Jibe Tec boats. If you have a Phoenix, Lillia, or a Mueller boat, add 1” to the given measurements. For a Skipper Snipe, subtract ¾” (2cm). 1 inch = 2.54cm, 1 foot = 30.48cm...
- Page 4 BOAT PREPARATION Here are some links to information that will help you set up your Snipe from a Snipe Class standpoint. At Quantum, we want to focus on the relationship between the standing rigging and the sails. When setting up your boat for the first time, be sure to spend some time reading these articles.
- Page 5 RIG SETUP It is important to get the basic measurement of the rig correct so that you only have to make minor adjustments on the water. To begin, first identify your mast type. MAST TYPES The masts that work best are the so-called “bendy masts.” The most popular are the Proctor Miracle and the Sidewinder Gold.
- Page 6 PREPARATION FOR RIG TUNING With the spreaders in the mast and pulled aft to the stops, the length is measured from the side of the mast to the shroud/spreader intersection. These are recommended settings for a quick setup: We recommend measuring on the top of the spreader and looking for the shortest distance from the mast to the shroud.
- Page 7 FORESTAY SHROUD ATTACHMENT LOCATION The Snipe Class rules state that “the forestay must be all wire (no If your shrouds are 4’ 7 1.2” (141cm) apart, the distance from your smaller than 3/32”/2.4 mm) and shall be of such length as to prevent the shrouds to the forestay should be 5’...
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Page 8: Tuning The Rig
TUNING THE RIG The measurement ranges given here will allow you to tune to the characteristics of your mast for crew weight and wind conditions. Anytime you need power, the mast must be more upright and/or the shrouds looser. When you need to depower, the mast must be farther back and/or the shrouds tighter. - Page 9 STEP 2: MAST RAKE & DECK CROWN The wire in the jib luff bears the entire mast load while sailing. By If you get the pre-bend to the right measurement and the shrouds are adjusting the jib halyard with the pullers off, changes are made to the tight, then your mast may be too stiff.
- Page 10 RIGGING JIB HALYARD LENGTH After setting the jib halyard at the correct rake measurement, check to see that you have at least 10” of adjustment/ease. This amount is needed so that you will be able to square your whisker pole aft and be fast on the run. If the rake measurement is too short, then either replace the jib halyard or use a wire pennant to lengthen the jib halyard.
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Page 11: Helpful Tips
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Quantum representatives. For even more information, check our web pages here. Good luck, and we’ll see you out there! © 2020 Quantum Sails | 888.773.4889 | quantumsails.com...