[C38] Single line reefing

[Les]

To make the mainsheet easier to hand and bite a bit better on the winch
to help the admiral, I changed to 9/16" single braid.  This eases some
of the shock loads, and probably would not suit racers, but for cruising
or serious offshore, easing shock loads is good.  The stretch is about
3%, which will only change the boom angle a total of maybe .3-.4 inches
in total from the ideal as it takes a load.  Once loaded, it will not
stretch much more than other forms of line (excepting spectra).

	You sacrifice some acceleration out of a tack, some acceleration in a
puff (not too much though), and you gain ease of handling, better winch
bite, and ease of tailing.  It will hockle a bit if snagged, but not too
much and that can usually be smoothed out by flexing the line and
running it through a block at moderate load.

	For us old folks, the larger diameter is easier to grasp, not so hard
on beginning arthritis and nicer feel.

	About once a year I wrap it nicely, and place it in a mesh bag, then
wash it on gentle in the washing machine to remove dirt, grime and salt.
It has lasted 9 years, and looks good for another 3 or 4.

Regards,
Les H
JACE
On Tue, 2008-05-27 at 13:02 -0700, Phil Gay wrote:
> 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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