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Harken Self-Tacking Jibs
harken yatch equipment and deck hardware
Go to: Deck Specs | One Design Deck Layouts | Trimming Systems


Typical Boat Lenght
Small Boat:
22 - 28 ft. (6.7 - 8.5 m)
Midrange:
29 - 34 ft. (8.8 - 10.4 m)

Big Boat:
35 - 42 ft. (10.7 - 12.8 m)


Harken Self-Tacking Jibs & Staysail Trimming Systems

System 1


This system is often used on course racing keelboats like Solings. The traveler track is bent in a radius equal to the distance from the headstay to the sheeting pointalong the LP of the sail.

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harken self tacking jib

System 2

Self tacking jibs are popularbecause they keep the foredeck clean.

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harken self tacking jib

System 3

Self-tacking jibs and staysails work wellwith furling systems and jib boms. This system features two "sheets"- one controls the in and out movement of the sail much like an outhaul. The other controls the boom.

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harken self tacking jib, hoyt boom


s and satysails are popular on boats of all sizes because tacking is nearly automatic, with no need to haul or release a sheet. They work well with furling systems and with jibs booms. To calculate loading for traveler cars and blocks use the jib sheet formula.


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