Hey guys, I just bought an 85 Catalina 30TR, and it looks like the previous owner never rigged the mainsail for reefing. The setup at the aft end of the boom is setup nicely with the two cars on the starboard side of the boom for jiffy reefing, but it looks like there is no real setup at the goose-neck for the tack. I have flying cringles on the mainsail luff so my thoughts are to install some reefing hooks, but I am not sure what the best/easiest method would be. Should I try and bolt them onto the open holes on the goose neck just below where the tack pin is installed (see attached picture). What kind would be best? Any advice would be appreciated!
Todd
Todd