Dec 1, 2008 · How do you attach reefing lines to your main? Do you simply use a bowline, or is it possible to use a snap shackle or other way to get her rigged quickly and securely?

Dec 28, 2024 · For reefing, I have permanently installed main clew and tack reefing lines, then add ties through the grommets at my leisure. A roller furling jib can interfere with mast raising …

Jun 28, 2024 · Both reefing lines were led from the tack, through the boom to the reefing clew, back through the boom to the gooseneck, down along the mast, and then back to the cockpit …

Oct 2, 2024 · -1st and 2nd reefing lines are run from the gooseneck to a turning block at foot of mast through clutches on starboard cabin top using the right hand (outboard) winch. There is …

Mar 29, 2004 · Reefing before the sails load up beyond their intended wind range is an important part of good seamanship. Simply put, reefing is the art and practice of reducing sail area. …

Oct 12, 2022 · I would suggest that it morphed into more a complaint fest on Selden and the complex manner that Selden chose to engineer their latest version of single-line reefing and …

Jan 10, 2014 · I want to rig my main with single-line reefing for the first two reefing points. My original thought was to put blocks on the sail at the reefing cringles. I wasn't to keen on the …

Feb 18, 2014 · Single line reefing can work well, you just need to reduce the friction. The greatest source of friction is from having a double braid line going through the cringles on the sail. …

Apr 21, 2013 · I've got a new mainsail coming and I specified new spots for reef clews. That means moving the attachments at the boom, and probably (because they're much deeper …

Jun 21, 2013 · Agree with Jeff. Bought my boat with a single line reefing setup and often needed to venture to the mast to untangle the reefing line. Cut the blocks off the main sail luff and …