In this post we introduce the topic of mechanical advantage in sailboats. We’ll show how to determine the mechanical advantage of a block and tackle system and give examples for some of the scow classes. Humans have used pulleys and…
MC-Scow Rigging and Tuning
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Here’s a link to the MC Scow Tuning Guide for Quantum Sails. MC Scow Tuning Guide for Quantum Sails – Highlights Spreader sweep. Quantum recommends spreader sweep between 2 – 3.5″. This is significantly less than the typical range of…
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How far down should you set your MC Scow boards for the full down position? We see a range of practices. Some boats show 2″ or more of board horn above the deck in all conditions. This reduces your pointing…
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The MC Sailing Association (MCSA) controls the MC Scow scantlings. The MCSA last revised the scantlings in August 2013. To read the scantlings, go to the MC Sailing Association – Rule Book and Scantlings or read them below. MC-Scow Tuning Guide…
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Lake Beulah’s John Porter, an accomplished MC-Scow, C-Scow and A-Scow sailor, and a representative for UK sails, shares this MC-Scow tuning guide and sailing tips for sailors using the UK sails model PS1 sail. Spreaders Stock Melges position is about…
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Watch as Mike Kaiser, Pewaukee Yacht Club, shares his Aha! Insights about setting leeboard height on his MC-Scow with SailZing.com. SailZing.com’s Al Haeger interviewed Mike at the 2017 ILYA Championship Regatta hosted by the Lake Geneva Yacht Club. https://lgyc.com/ Lake…
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