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S&S Swan General - Swan 43 gooseneck
05 March 2013 - 11:50
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david samuelson
Join Date: 25 July 2012
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Swan 43 gooseneck

Hi everyone,

 

I am not a racer, just cruising around the world.  I need to buy a new mainsail and am curious about something:

On the old 43's, as many of you well know, the gooseneck is not fixed to the mast but slides on an extension of the sail track and therefore moves up and down.  Why did Nautor do this?  Was it a replacement for a cunningham?   I appreciate any information.

Thanks in advance

David Samuelson  Swan II 43/012
05 March 2013 - 18:19
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John Bailey
Join Date: 01 February 2007
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David, same principal as on a dinghy, which as you rightly say is to tension the luff.

John B 

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05 March 2013 - 20:06
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the professor
Join Date: 02 January 2008
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Dear David
In my presentation of Classic Swans slide 16 specifically explains the purpose of the movable gooseneck. Suggest you ask Matteo for a copy (ms@classicswan.org)
Kind regards
Lars

13 March 2013 - 01:34
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david samuelson
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John B. and Lars

Many thanks for your input - much appreciated

David  43/12

 
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