[Alberg30] Running lines aft

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

Peter,
   I had a battenless main on a 34' Colin Archer type cutter I owned between my T27 and my A30. It was ok, but suffice it to say that the new mainsail I just ordered for my current 39' heavy displacement cutter is Full Battened.
Brian
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Peter Amos 
  To: public-list at alberg30.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 5:32 PM
  Subject: [Alberg30] Running lines aft


  Joe,the topping lift is a Catch 22 situation.If I leave it supporting the boom the leech snags under the shrouds and lazy jacks when the main is being raised.If I slacken it the leech straightens and the main goes up more cleanly but needs more effort.The extra effort is no problem at the mast but as George points out becomes important at the cockpit.If I have to go to the mast to take care of problems or any part of the raising/reefing process I might as well do everything there.What I want is a system that allows a singlehander to do everything from the cockpit,without snags,when conditions are bumpy.All suggestions are welcome.I have considered a battenless main.Has anyone tried one?
  Peter Amos #478
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