Tayana 37 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 38

CHAPTER IV . OPERATING PROCEDURES..................................................................... IV-1
A. SAILING THE TAYANA 37 CUTTER
B. SAILING THE TAYANA 37 KETCH
C. TUNING THE SPARS AND RIGGING
D. TUNING UNDER SAIL
E. HANDLING UNDER POWER
1. Pre-Starting Check-Off..................................................................................................................................................IV-4
2. Starting Procedures........................................................................................................................................................IV-5
3. Engine Operation...........................................................................................................................................................IV-5
4. Engine Shut-Down ........................................................................................................................................................IV-6
F. Fuel System
G. Electrical Systems
1. The DC Electrical System.............................................................................................................................................IV-9
2. The Alternating Current System ..................................................................................................................................IV-13
H. THE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
1. The Fresh Water System..............................................................................................................................................IV-16
2. Bilge Pumps.................................................................................................................................................................IV-16
3. Holding Tank..............................................................................................................................................................IV-18
4. Toilet...........................................................................................................................................................................IV-18
Chapter IV . OPERATING PROCEDURES
A. SAILING THE TAYANA 37 CUTTER
Most people have learned to sail on sloops, and they don't realize that sailing a cutter is
somewhat different. Remember, the sloop has its mast stepped about 25 percent of the
on-deck measurement back from the bow--the cutter mast is about 40 percent of the
same measurement back. In addition, cutters generally have bowsprits which let them
carry more sail forward of the mast than the average sloop.
With these simple differences in mind let's look at how one sets the sails on the
TAYANA 37 cutter. As the sails fill and you are on or near the proper course, set the jib
or Yankee so that it fills and is almost, but not quite, on the point of luffing. You will
note that the set of the jib effects the flow of air to the staysail. Once the jib has the
proper shape and set, set the staysail in essentially the same manner--that is, let it out
until it just starts to luff, and then pull it in until it stops. Finally set the mainsail again
set it at the point where it just stops luffing.
The rules for sail shape apply to your cutter just as they do to a sloop. Generally
speaking, the higher the wind the flatter the sails. Shaping your sails for wind conditions
and getting the most from your yacht is one of the peculiar pleasures which sailors find
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