Got home from the boat this morning after two wonderful days of sailing. My main sheet though is driving me nuts. Actually all of the running rigging and tackle needs replacing. But I'm on a budget here, and the main sheet is the most annoying right now.
The current setup is a two line 4:1/8:1 with 1/2" line. The boom is sheeted at 2/3's length. So, should I spend the big bucks and replace the system as is? Or, is a less expensive single line 4:1, 7/16" adequate? I'm a fair weather cruiser (Put my time as macho all or nothing mountain climber when I young, dumb and invincible - been there, done that).
The current setup is a two line 4:1/8:1 with 1/2" line. The boom is sheeted at 2/3's length. So, should I spend the big bucks and replace the system as is? Or, is a less expensive single line 4:1, 7/16" adequate? I'm a fair weather cruiser (Put my time as macho all or nothing mountain climber when I young, dumb and invincible - been there, done that).
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