Hi Ron
So if I set it up to use one line with blocks to the cockpit after pulling the single line reffing in, I guess then I still need to go forward to hook the ring at the Tack to the hook?
Reefing Methods; Pros and Cons
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So if I set it up to use one line with blocks to the cockpit after pulling the single line reffing in, I guess then I still need to go forward to hook the ring at the Tack to the hook?
One other trick that can help the 'going to the mast issue'.
On both our boats we have the cunningham rigged so it comes aft and to a clutch. If we feel the need, we can attach the line not the the cunningham eye, but to the reef eye. this in effect brings the mast reef point adjustment back to the cockpit.
On both our boats we have the cunningham rigged so it comes aft and to a clutch. If we feel the need, we can attach the line not the the cunningham eye, but to the reef eye. this in effect brings the mast reef point adjustment back to the cockpit.
Mac: If you use single you only use blocks and grommets and draw down fore and aft at the same time from the cockpit with this method. You do not go forward at all. You just clamp down the clutch or cleat it. Chief
PS: You will have to tie off the mid reefing grommet ties when you have time.
PS: You will have to tie off the mid reefing grommet ties when you have time.
No. Your single-line would be as in your second picture, with the exceptions:
A.) At the aft end of the boom, you'd have a block mounted ()on the stbd side, in your pic) via a web strap through the cringle. Your line would tie to the boom on the stbd side, through the new block on the same side of the sail as the side it runs forward. (my line forward runs through the mast.)
B.) On the front of the boom, (to lessen friction of the line dragging on the cringle) place another block up on the sail's cringle using a web strap. I deleted running the reef line through a guide on the mast, as that only adds friction and wear on the line. In use, this block holds down the tack of the sail like a hook would. SO, the line would run from the aft, through the forward boom block, up throught the block on the sail, to the mast-base turning block and on back to the cockpit.
With my loose-footed sail and lazy jacks, I have not yet had the need to tie the sail down with the mid-cringles. My second reef is on the port side of the sail.
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This thread will be very useful to me as I learn how to handle our (new to us) taller and more powerful rig, having come from long years with a roller furling mainsail. My most important issue to deal with is reefing our intimidating rig. We will be able to sail better but with more drama with the main. If I can reef the main quickly, safely, and properly, the intimidation factor will ease considerably (and I can protect the expensive bits like the sail and hardware). I will be spending a considerable amount of time this off season practicing at the slip.
The halyard is now run to the cockpit, which may be fine for initial setting of the main, but it looks to be a hassle and hazard for reefing. I will have to be at the mast anyway to do the reefing so not a big deal to loose and tension the halyard there.
Not surprising there a many different opinions here but all will give me things to look at and ponder this winter before our first real cruising season. The Pineapple Sails link is very helpful too. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this topic.
This thread will be very useful to me as I learn how to handle our (new to us) taller and more powerful rig, having come from long years with a roller furling mainsail. My most important issue to deal with is reefing our intimidating rig. We will be able to sail better but with more drama with the main. If I can reef the main quickly, safely, and properly, the intimidation factor will ease considerably (and I can protect the expensive bits like the sail and hardware). I will be spending a considerable amount of time this off season practicing at the slip.
The halyard is now run to the cockpit, which may be fine for initial setting of the main, but it looks to be a hassle and hazard for reefing. I will have to be at the mast anyway to do the reefing so not a big deal to loose and tension the halyard there.
Not surprising there a many different opinions here but all will give me things to look at and ponder this winter before our first real cruising season. The Pineapple Sails link is very helpful too. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this topic.