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I just buy the non toxic anti freeze for the boat and the more toxic Captn'
Morgan for the winterizer..... Mad Dog 2020 is cheaper than everclear and
is easier to see coming aft out of the sink faucet I think it is a mixture
of bad port and everclear... Chris P.S. I still think .99 cents per Gallon
for non toxic is cheaper than everclear or Mad Dog.<br>
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vinegar joe wrote:<br>
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<p>i too have encountered the problem of battens and lazy jacks and generally
snagging things as i raise the main, but i usually am able to get the darn
thing up without too much effort if i pick my moment correctly (i'm on a
mooring can) and keep the topping lift tight until the sail is pretty much
raised. however, i've also yet to see a running rig system that works well
and doesn't require one to leave the cockpit at some point, especially when
reefing and lowering sails (but i certainly remain open to the concept).
vj </p>
<p> <b><i>Peter Amos <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:peter.amos1@btinternet.com"><peter.amos1@btinternet.com></a></i></b> wrote: </p>
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<div><font size="2">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?</font></div>
<div><font size="2">Peter Amos #478</font></div>
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