I learned today, quite by accident, that the single line reefing system on the Tartan 3800, with spar and boom supplied by Offshore Spars, is actually the Isomat AutoReef System. Rig-Rite, in Rhode Island, lists the system parts; not sure what is still available.
Mine is not rigged properly. When we picked up the boat, reef one was not tied to the boom at the boom outboard end, and reef two was absent.
I'm hoping the "shuttle blocks" for both reefs are still inside the boom. I can't imagine they aren't, but I can! If so, I will fish the reef one shuttle block and reeve messengers. I'm not happy with the reef one line, and maybe will re-do that.
Can anyone comment on type and size of lines for single line reefing on a 38' boat? I assume Sta-Set or equivalent, "low-tech," double-braid is sufficient. Input welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
jv
Mine is not rigged properly. When we picked up the boat, reef one was not tied to the boom at the boom outboard end, and reef two was absent.
I'm hoping the "shuttle blocks" for both reefs are still inside the boom. I can't imagine they aren't, but I can! If so, I will fish the reef one shuttle block and reeve messengers. I'm not happy with the reef one line, and maybe will re-do that.
Can anyone comment on type and size of lines for single line reefing on a 38' boat? I assume Sta-Set or equivalent, "low-tech," double-braid is sufficient. Input welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
jv
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