[Alberg30] downhaul

[Tom Sutherland]

I am finally convinced that I will have to see a sketch of this whole thing (John's
downhaul system),  if I am ever to fully  understand what I think I know !  Is it just
me or are there others who might be having a bit of difficulty picturing exactly what is
being discussed here?

Tom S ... a half a step slow in Lexington.


John Shell wrote:

> Bill,
> a mitre seam is the seam that "splits" the angle of the clew.  a lizzard is
> a fairlead.  Friction is reduced by using lignum vitea.  I don't know why it
> didn't work on your 40 footer, I've used it on boats from 25 feet to the
> USCGC Barque Eagle (where I learned it)  It's never failed me to date.
> If you have any more questions, email me at phantomrose at ev1.net
> john
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