Two reasons.When I got my boat it only had one jib halyard installed.
My question is what would be the use for 2 jib halyards?
Normally I'd say NO to that type of operation, but looking hard at the location of the halyard exit relative to the forestay end fitting (first pic), and the smoothness of the fitting I'd give it a qualified OK. I would look regularly for wear of the halyard near the shackle.Would it be a complete bad idea to try and fly an asymmetrical spinnaker with the second halyard, crossing over the head-stay at the very top, in light air?
Oh I see, yeah it could be used for a sock. I don't use one though because I have the sunbrella that wraps around.Doug, could have been for a spinnaker or spinnaker pole but for the spinnaker, I would suggest that the spinnaker line turning block always be above the forestay. As for the extra block on the double could be used for raising a sock I think
Yea, often the thickness of a core splice will stop the halyard from going all the way up, and the shackle 'flops' around 2-3 inches from the fitting. The knot fixes that. We use that knot on all halyards.Sounds like good advice. I have an asymmetrical spinnaker and it would be nice to have the option to use it.
I had to look up halyard knot
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I can see how that would allow it to get in close to the sheave.
One other thing.I was gonna order 72' 5/16" yacht braid, with a spliced thimble. I think I can save some cash and skip the spliced thimble. Just find a good price and buy off the spool.
Of course.Jackdaw; ;Your thoughts on the double sheave box. Could the second sheave be used for a spinnaker sock here? Thank you sir.
Copy that!One other thing.
Make 100% sure that your 'spin halyard' ALWAYS goes over the TOP of the forestay when setting up the spin. If it goes under, it wraps around the stay when you gybe, and pulls on it awkwardly..