[Public-list] Re: Reefing Re: Do we need battens in the mains ail?

[sousa, stephen (ENG)]

Alan,

I think most of the Alberg owners have converted to jiffy reefing/slab
reefing. This method isn't difficult to install and makes a difficult job
under certain conditions a little easier. We installed tracks on the of end
of our boom which provides flexibility when trying to achieve the correct
tension/angles for the reefing lines providing nice sail shape. Prior to
adding the tracks, we had static points which didn't provide the correct
tension when reefed and an incorrect sail shape. 

If you look in the West Catalog they provide a nice drawing for a jiffy
reefing set up, although you can modify certain points to cut cost.

Stephen
#114 

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Subject: [Public-list] Re: Reefing Re: Do we need battens in the mainsail?

Gordon,
Like Randy, reefing is a real issue with me. I sometimes wonder if I'm doing
the right thing.
 I still use the original roller reefing, and wonder if slab reefing would
be better. I, for one, would like to see your reefing pictures. It might
give me something to compare my technique with.
I have Joe's #499 picture as my computer desk top, and it's reassuring to
see that he has a wrap around the boom on such a beautiful reach.

Thanks
Alan Slater
#358 Romp

alanslater at telus.net



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