[Public-List] configuring sailing controls

[George Dinwiddie via Public-List]

Gord, Brent,

On 7/4/14, 9:52 AM, Gordon Laco via Public-List wrote:
> I altered the mainsheet - we had the 4:1 option which I changed to 3:1 with
> massively strong wood shelled blocks.  I like 3:1 because there's a lot less
> line to haul in and even in winds up to 30knts, there's plenty of power
> there.

When I redid my mainsheet, I used a snapshackle on the end to attach to 
the becket. With it attached, I have the normal 4:1. In light air, I can 
release that and let it catch at the other block, giving me 3:1 when I 
want it.

  - George

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