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1979 Drascombe Dabber VICTORY 20 Nov 17 Test Rig Sails
20 November 2017 · 5 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Kent Blair restores a 1979 Drascombe Dabber named VICTORY, focusing on rigging geometry and hardware installation.3:43 To determine spar measurements, he uses a garden hoe as a temporary bowsprit and a rake as a bumpkin.0:13 The jib rigging utilizes a wire loop attached to the bowsprit, a halyard, and a forestay running to the stem.0:45 Side stays connect to U-bolts via line leaders.2:36 The main sail setup includes a downhaul secured to a jam cleat under the thwart and a halyard on a belaying pin.1:26 The mizzen sheet runs through a fairlead to a jam cleat, creating a self-tacking configuration.4:07 The boat features a centerboard uphaul, a mast step with integrated drain holes, and an outboard motor well with a transom notch.1:59 The hull, built by Honor Marine, incorporates bronze hardware and Tufnol cleats.4:42 The restoration process involves replacing rigging components and finalizing the deck layout to prepare the vessel for sailing.
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