[C38] Single line reefing

[Phil Gay]

Bill,

The article you referred to about short cuts for geezer is the article that
I was recounting about pulling the clew down first before the tack on the
single line system.

Concerning line twist I replaced my mainsheet blocks with mast base blocks
which don't restrict rotation about the shackle.  Any twists in the ropes
causes the blocks to twist also.  I talked with Garhauer and the rep said
the only thing I could do is wire them at a particular angle.  I used some
seizing wire to lock them in line with the mainsheet block and tackle
system.  Maybe a little tacky but it works.

Phil Gay
C38 049 Que Linda
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of William Knowles
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:43 AM
To: Listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: [C38] Single line reefing

Sorry I entered the single line reefing discussion late and do not know what
was already said. But I read an article in the April 2008 Sail Magazine
titled "Geezer Think Smart" the author describes and diagrams how to make a
working single line system. If this has not been brought up already I will
attempt to share it with you all. While I am here has anyone had problems
with line twist on the main sheet? If yes how did you fix it.

Thanks Bill
Flying Goose.


      

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