DRAGONFLY Trimarans User Forum

Anyone installed a track in front of the mast to make the jib self tacking on the DF 800?
I wonder if I could use my current jib with a tacking track. The jib reaches a little bit further back behind the mast.

Vimsa

I don't think a jib that goes behind the mast could be made self tacking. Have a look at a Soling to see a good self tacking setup.
I believe that you would need to get a jib with a shorter foot to make it work and I believe you would lose significant power as you would lose a lot of the effect of the slot between the jib and main.

Regards
Ken

Yes, I think I'll skip this idea.