Graham Cox wrote:

Ha ha, I thought it was only me.  I blamed my alloy mast.  I have found a solution though - don't go to sea.  Arion is cruising the sheltered inland waterways of Broken Bay and is tucked up in some quiet anchorage every night.  Lovely.  I may be here for some time...

PS: I switched from rope to webbing strap parrels which helped but didn't solve the problem.  It did cut down on friction when hoisting though.

BTW, c u around Broken Bay, we anchored off Ettalong this morning after 6 hours motoring in the calms, (hand held steering since the NEW tiller Pilot is busted.. ). We're off Green Point atm. Kept me eyes peeled but didn't see a JR'd tom thumb. Come round for a teatime anytime. We'll be here for a full year most likely.

Ha ha, I thought it was only me.  I blamed my alloy mast.  I have found a solution though - don't go to sea.  Arion is cruising the sheltered inland waterways of Broken Bay and is tucked up in some quiet anchorage every night.  Lovely.  I may be here for some time...

PS: I switched from rope to webbing strap parrels which helped but didn't solve the problem.  It did cut down on friction when hoisting though.

When the wind is light and the waves are sloppy the rig start making a rhythmic squealing sound. I've narrowed it down to the yard and luff hauling parrels, at the top of the mast, sawing against the two pack coated fibreglass. I can minimise the cacophony by loosening them. But its still there. (Who cares if the sails look out of trim in those near calm conditions..)  Any ideas on how the completely quiet them, short of dousing sail altogether? Spray some substance on the lines (Lanox)? Wax them? 

thanks. (sleepless in the calms)