[Public-list] Re: Reefing Lines

[richard.hazlegrove at wachovia.com]

Regarding Ed's question about multiple clutches,  on Quest I have a total 
of seven clutches three on port and four on starboard and the arrangement 
works very well. The port side has the outhaul and two slab reefing lines 
for the first reefing point.  On starboard I have clutches for the rigid 
vang and main halyard plus two that I alternatively use for tack and clew 
for the second reefing point or the spinnaker halyard and spinnaker 
topping lift.  Unless I intend to sail in pretty frisky conditions,  I 
usually leave the spinnaker lines attached.  There are winches on both 
sides immediately behind the clutches.    The jib halyard still runs to 
the mast winch since I have Sheaffer furling gear on the headsail.