A few months ago I had a problem with the furler on my Oday 28. Specifically, the jib halyard experienced "halyard wrap", where the halyard wrapped around the forestay. By the time I got the sail down, the hayard was severely frayed. I cut the line above the fray and tied on the shackle with a bowline. After fixing the furler problem, I hoisted the jib and sailed the remainder of the season. My question: Can I sail next year with the shackle tied on with a bowline, or must I replace the halyard with a spliced-on shackle? The knot held for this season with no problems.
HALYARD SHACKLE
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Halyard knot
Hi Jerry - There's no real reason why you can't have a bowline attaching your halyard to your shackle. It's just not as clean and potentially introduces more windage. You could always cut the knot off (or untie if you can) and splice the existing end later - or just leave it as is. I see no need to replace the halyard. Best, Trevor
Hi Jerry - There's no real reason why you can't have a bowline attaching your halyard to your shackle. It's just not as clean and potentially introduces more windage. You could always cut the knot off (or untie if you can) and splice the existing end later - or just leave it as is. I see no need to replace the halyard. Best, Trevor
buntline hitch
Look up a knot called buntline hitch. It snugs up tight & won't come undone. I've used it for years on halyard shackles.
Look up a knot called buntline hitch. It snugs up tight & won't come undone. I've used it for years on halyard shackles.
Break strength
Just remember that tying any knot in a line significantly reduces the load carrying capacity at the point of the knot, sometimes as much as 50% or more. That's why splices are used instead - they keep the load strengt very near rest of the line. Remember to factor that in when considering the load that will be placed on the halyard.
Just remember that tying any knot in a line significantly reduces the load carrying capacity at the point of the knot, sometimes as much as 50% or more. That's why splices are used instead - they keep the load strengt very near rest of the line. Remember to factor that in when considering the load that will be placed on the halyard.
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