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indecentseas
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Initially Posted - 02/03/2015 :  00:50:44  Show Profile
I recently got a handlebar mount for my GoPro. I attached it to the bow and filmed an afternoon sail. The hour long video is kind of like one of those videos of a firedog burning. I just put it on in the background.

What a great start to the year in Vancouver. I had several sailing days like this through January.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90vAoA9c1CM&list=UUMAxcvAtwIvlYFnLeZaOxSw
David Hopkins
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'78 Swing Keel, Standard Rig, Dinette
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/03/2015 :  04:41:32  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Very nice ! I enjoyed your movie !!
Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 02/03/2015 :  09:47:17  Show Profile
David - great video, clever idea...just wondering if I saw things correctly, but it seems that the shrouds are really loose, or is that just the video?
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panhead1948
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Response Posted - 02/03/2015 :  14:38:17  Show Profile
Looks really lose to me
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 02/03/2015 :  17:46:14  Show Profile
I'd be nervous the leeward upper shroud would come of the tip of the spreader.

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 02/04/2015 :  04:40:01  Show Profile
Checked out the video as well, it is relaxing to simply watch...I can almost feel the boat motion. ahhhhh.

As to looseness of the rigging, I would agree, while it may not be as dire as some believe. This is based solely on looking at amount of movement in what appears to be light wind. I found going around to some of the more active sailors and racers, and check their rigging tensions. Keep in the same wire size range to feel deflection amounts at shoulder level. Search for rig tuning, and you can find a plethora of information.

Thanks for sharing Dave!
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islander
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Response Posted - 02/04/2015 :  07:31:03  Show Profile
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I'd be nervous the leeward upper shroud would come of the tip of the spreader.

Depends on the condition of the SS seizing wire. With the stays that loose and I imagine the mast being able to sway, I would be more concerned about the forces on the mast plate. Also on a lesser note the kink in the port side aft lower.
EDIT, I'm sorry, You posted a very nice video and took us out for a nice sail with you. We should shut up and sit down and enjoy the ride. Most of us are looking at 1-2ft of snow. Thank You!
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Edited by - islander on 02/04/2015 07:47:12
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 02/04/2015 :  11:32:38  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
That's what happens when you post a pic or video. At least most of the criticism is constructive! :)

I have the same conversation with my mcgregor friend. His rigging is slack. the mast flops from side to side. Doesn't believe me that it is a problem because , in his words, he has a trailer sailer. Of course every time the rigging tightens up it shock loads the fittings. Also alternately tightening and loosening the wire does not help. From what I read the wire should be slightly pre-streched. so it does not move so much.

BTW: he has already lost his forestay once, doesn't see the connection.
Todd Lewis
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