Anyone have any pointers on single handed reefing. My '97 H26 has the webbing strap, at the reef point, to hook on the ramshead. Problem is that the webbing strap falls off the ramshead unless someone holds it until the halyard is re-tightened. Thus it's hard to do single handed. Any thoughts? Thanks Ron M s/v Hydro-Therapy
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Single handed jiffy reefing
You could try marking the main halyard at a point where it takes a bit of a stretch to get the strap over the ramshead. Then it wouldn't fall off while you go back to retension the halyard. Better suggestion - put a block on the strap and rig a single line reefing arrangement. Then you can do it all quickly without leaving the cockpit. Check the archives for discussion and photos. Bob.
You could try marking the main halyard at a point where it takes a bit of a stretch to get the strap over the ramshead. Then it wouldn't fall off while you go back to retension the halyard. Better suggestion - put a block on the strap and rig a single line reefing arrangement. Then you can do it all quickly without leaving the cockpit. Check the archives for discussion and photos. Bob.
I walk the line
When I need to reef the sail while singlehanded I stand on the halyard and release the spinlock. Then I walk to the mast, on the halyard, and use my foot to control the amount of line released. I stop the line with just enough slack to allow me to slip the loop at the reef on. Then I walk the line back to the spinlock and lock it down.
When I need to reef the sail while singlehanded I stand on the halyard and release the spinlock. Then I walk to the mast, on the halyard, and use my foot to control the amount of line released. I stop the line with just enough slack to allow me to slip the loop at the reef on. Then I walk the line back to the spinlock and lock it down.
Can you try this?
Hi Ron, On my 240, I quite often reef just like Steven does. Works pretty well. If the seas are really rockin' and rollin' try an alternative... Slack the main halyard enough so that you're sure you can hook the reef on the ramshead (I have mine marked at the right spot). Now close the rope clutch. If your winches are in the same place as mine, try putting one wrap of the main halyard around the winch and take it with you as you go forward. Once you have the reef cringle/strap hooked, pull the halyard taught. The closed clutch should prevent the strap from falling off. Final adjustments can be made back in the cockpit. Mark Kissel Kittiwake/98H240
Hi Ron, On my 240, I quite often reef just like Steven does. Works pretty well. If the seas are really rockin' and rollin' try an alternative... Slack the main halyard enough so that you're sure you can hook the reef on the ramshead (I have mine marked at the right spot). Now close the rope clutch. If your winches are in the same place as mine, try putting one wrap of the main halyard around the winch and take it with you as you go forward. Once you have the reef cringle/strap hooked, pull the halyard taught. The closed clutch should prevent the strap from falling off. Final adjustments can be made back in the cockpit. Mark Kissel Kittiwake/98H240
Thanks Mark
That'll work great on my H23.5! I can take a wrap around the winch then release the spinlock and go hook the sail on the rams-horn while controlling tension on the halyard. Yup. It'd be a good idea to practice in some light wind too. Now, how do I get that hanked on storm jib changed? Ken S/V Wouff Hong
That'll work great on my H23.5! I can take a wrap around the winch then release the spinlock and go hook the sail on the rams-horn while controlling tension on the halyard. Yup. It'd be a good idea to practice in some light wind too. Now, how do I get that hanked on storm jib changed? Ken S/V Wouff Hong
Keeping It On The Ramshead
My solution to this problem was to make a small loop out of bungie cord, (like a heavy duty rubberband), and permently install it on the ramshead. This can then be placed over anything that goes on the ramshead to secure it.
My solution to this problem was to make a small loop out of bungie cord, (like a heavy duty rubberband), and permently install it on the ramshead. This can then be placed over anything that goes on the ramshead to secure it.
Reffing
I have put in two addinal reef points on mine a #1and a #3. Alos rember a roller ferllinf head sail is only good for the upper %70 of it's size. If you need less sail strick it or it will steer the boat.
I have put in two addinal reef points on mine a #1and a #3. Alos rember a roller ferllinf head sail is only good for the upper %70 of it's size. If you need less sail strick it or it will steer the boat.
Bungee Cord Idea
The bungee cord idea by John Kendz sounds like a really good one. If the sail is close to the proper hoist for the reef it doesn't take much force to hold the reefing point on the rams horn and this may help provide the need impetus for the D-ring or webbing to stay put. Great idea!
The bungee cord idea by John Kendz sounds like a really good one. If the sail is close to the proper hoist for the reef it doesn't take much force to hold the reefing point on the rams horn and this may help provide the need impetus for the D-ring or webbing to stay put. Great idea!
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