284
A
A
C
B
D
A
B
C
D
D
C
E
B
A
Self-Tacking Jibs & Staysails 
Standard Self-tacker: This system is often used on course racing keelboats like 
Solings. The traveler track is bent in a radius equal to the distance from the headstay to 
the sheeting point along the LP of the sail.
2:1 Self-tacker: Self-tacking jibs are popular because they keep the foredeck clean.
Self-tacker on Jib Boom: Self-tacking jibs and staysails work well with furling systems 
and jib booms. This system features two “sheets”—one controls the in and out 
movement of the sail much like an outhaul. The other controls the boom. 
Typical boat length:
Small Boat:            6.7 - 8.5 m (22 - 28')
Midrange:              8.8 - 10.4 m (29 - 34')
Big Boat:               10.7 - 12.8 m (35 - 42')
Diagram
Small Boat
Midrange
Big Boat
Ref.
Description
Part No.
Part No.
Part No.
Standard Self-tacker
A
Through-deck
1200
1202
1203
B
Single
2636
2600
3226/1540
2:1 Self-tacker
A
Single
—
2660
3226
B
Padeye
1558
688
689
C
Cheek
6237
6267
3220
D
Single
—
2660
3215
Self-tacker on Jib Boom
A
Furler
Unit 0
Unit 1
Unit 2
B
Double
2602
2662
3217
C
Single
2600
2660
3215
D
Single
2601
2661
3216
E
Deck organizer
9000
9005
9005
Part numbers represent hardware most commonly used.

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