[C320-list] Barber Hauler

[Pat Tormey]

I’ve never heard of a Barber Hauler used instead of a whisker pole as they perform different functions.

The whisker Pole allows you to keep the sail out while heading downwind in light and fluky wind and the Barber Hauler is used to bring the sail in tighter when heading upwind.

The general plan is to bring the jib in closer when already close hauled. Picture your jib sheet coming from the fairlead on the deck, once it’s tight that’s the closest you can bring it in. What you’d like to do is grab the clew and pull it further inboard, which on most boats will let you point higher. That’s what the Barber Hauler does.

Hope the summery helps. Here is a link to a better explanation

https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-blog/the-barber-hauler-user-guide/ 

Pat

Pat Tormey 
s/v Blue Skies

From: Bev Wright
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:36 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Barber Hauler

Hi - does anyone use a barber hauler and, if so, where/how do you rig the
block, fairlead and snatch block and do you use the cabin top winch(es)?
I've checked the discussion list and it was only mentioned once in 2017 and
Chris Burti ( Fair Winds) said he didn't use one.  What I've heard from
Quantum Sails during a sail trim seminar is that a barber hauler is a useful
and versatile jib control adjustment (in lieu of a whisker pole) in reaching
(60-140 degrees) during sail racing when sail adjustments may be needed
rather than on longer passages going dead downwind and/or the wind is
steady, in which case a whisker pole is helpful, but the pole is not as
great if the wind is shifty or the race legs are fairly short and reaching. 

Thanks!

Bev Wright

1993 C-320 "Whoosh" #15

Deale, MD (Chesapeake Bay, HHN)