[Alberg30] Running Lines Aft

[George Dinwiddie]

> Christos Katehis said:
> 
> I would also like to know if anyone has / had successfully incorporated a
> "down haul" for a hanked on head sail ( take down the head sail from the
> cockpit).

I use a downhaul when I think it's going to be inconvenient to go
forward, such as when singlehanding or the water is rough.  I just
tie a light line (1/4" or 5/16") to the top hank, thread it between
the sail and forestay every fourth hank or so to a block attached
to the stem fitting.  From there I lead it back to the cockpit.

With the sheet and downhaul pulled tight, the sail will flop around
on the foredeck, but it won't go overboard.

 - George

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  George Dinwiddie                             gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
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