[Alberg30] Jiffy Reefing

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

Sounds just like the way I did it also       Brian    #497
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chester and Jan Koop" <cjk at tir.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Jiffy Reefing


> When I made the conversion to slab reefing several years ago, I attached a
> large "J" to the gooseneck at the tack point. By using a large enough
hook,
> I was able to get two reef crinkles one hook. As an alternative method one
> could attach on hook on either side; one for each reef.
> The hook I used was SS and approx. 3/16" in diameter.  The base on the
long
> end of the "J" was flat and had a 1/4" hole (which is the same diameter as
> the bolt hole for the tack).  I simply purchased a slightly longer bolt
and
> using the existing hole on the top part of the gooseneck, attached both
the
> "J" hook and the "U" fitting (which held the sail tack to the boom) with
> this single bolt.  The "J" hook was, naturally, placed on the outside of
the
> "U" fitting. This arrangement eliminates the need for drilling/threading
any
> new holes and does not interfere with the existing worm gear for the old
> rolling reef.
>
> Chet Koop
> Tanagroa #445
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Newman" <bnewman at attcanada.ca>
> To: "Alberg 30 List" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 12:28 PM
> Subject: [Alberg30] Jiffy Reefing
>
>
> > My main sail is currently set up for roller reefing.  I am in the
> > process of ordering a new main and I will order is with two slab reefing
> > points.  My question is where should I fasten the reefing hooks for the
> > luff, i.e. on the gooseneck or on the boom extrusion itself.  I think I
> > would like to keep both systems operational.  If I attach the hooks to
> > the gooseneck, am I liable to mess up the roller mechanism.
> >
> > I will appreciate hearing from anyone who has an experience with this.
> >
> > Bill Newman
> > Marion Rose III #233
> >
> >
>
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