MC-Scow Rigging and Tuning

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…