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For the fine tune, the shrouds are attached together. the weight of the system is about the same as the levers which get removed.
most boats seem to have a 16:1 on each side. I like the fine tune system because when you ease the shrouds down wind, you then don't need to worry about how much tension to use when you pull it back on: put a knot in the rope at the place where both shrouds are of equal lenghts and just pull it to the knot every time.    

On the recomendation of someone (can't remember who) I removed the screw nearest to the mast on each spreader and tied a piece of rope arount the fitting to limit the swing.

I used to sail my mark4a regularly single handed in light winds.
the vintage boats are a lot easier to sail single handed than  more modern ones.

thanks Matt, that would be great.
I will give you a call.
Thanks
Tom

Hi
I'm looking for a crew for the Burghfield winter series + some of the club races in between if possible.
Mob: 07985 555 744

I'll be there

We will be there

Excellent, more coaching is allways good.
One thing that would be really usefull I think is an explanation/practice of gate starts before burton week.

Tom
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I'm looking for a crew for the lymington open this weekend.
mob: 07985 555 744

Tom
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As far as I know You can't really get off the shelf covers for any 12 . most cover makers will make one to measure (they will send you a simple measuremnt form).
P&B or speed sails will certainly do it  but there are lots of others.

Tom
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Graham,
Other classes seem to be submitting day by day reports of their nationals on yachts and yachting.
I'd be happy to do it for the 12 if you are OK with that.

good luck to everyone for the rest of the week

Tom
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Thanks Dare, he's still got this number
Tom

here are some details
http://www.national12.org/boats/index.php?action=view&value=2173