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dblitz
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Initially Posted - 06/23/2006 :  20:42:06  Show Profile
Anybody have a good way to connect the jib sheet to the jib (150) in a way that won't get caught up in the shrouds?
I have a 79' sheet that is knotted in the middle and connected via a small piece of line to the sail. It had a piece of hardware before but that kept getting caught. Now I bought a new sheet and was wondering if I should whip the sheet in the middle or if there's another way. There was an article in lats/atts recently, sure some of you saw it.
Any suggestions on improvements would be welcome.
Daniel 86 "Solar Wind" #5339 C-25 FK/SR I/B Diesel
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/23/2006 :  20:47:52  Show Profile
I've always used a simple Cow Hitch (Larks Head) to secure my continuous line jib sheet to my genoa.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 06/23/2006 :  21:08:01  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Regular Clove Hitch, leads sheets nicely to each side.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/23/2006 :  22:37:01  Show Profile
Undo the turnbuckles and slide a 6' piece of 1/2" PVC conduit up over the forward lowers. Put a PVC cap on each end with a hole drilled through the center and a slot cut so you can slip the wire in. Bit 'o rigging tape to spruce things up and Bob's your uncle.

No more hangups.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 06/24/2006 :  07:28:37  Show Profile
Hey Bruce
Great idea with the 1/2" PVC. I use the ready made sleeves which are quite a bit more expensive.
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