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dblitz
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Initially Posted - 07/21/2008 : 15:20:31

The Catalina instruction book says the main should be reefed at the luff by using the two cleats on both sides of the mast with which to pull it down. I have a stand-up block on the deck near the mast that I don't use put there by a PO and am wondering if using it to get additional purchase may be too much strain to put on the block and deck. The line would go from the port cleat on the mast through the reefing grommet down to the block and back to the starboard cleat. Any thoughts? Anybody reef with this kind of setup and ever have a block rip out of the deck?

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/21/2008 : 15:54:21

Many of us have halyards running back to the cockpit, through stand-up blocks and deck organizers. When properly installed with through bolts and backing plates, the blocks are perfectly secure.

Edited by - jerlim on 07/21/2008 15:55:31

Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/21/2008 : 15:55:34

Is the block thru-bolted with good backing? In any case, IMHO, you don't need that extra purchase--you should cleat down the reef tack, then the reef clew, and then tension the halyard to flatten the luff. The cleats will give a better angle for holding the tack forward on the boom so the reefing line at the clew (and pressure on the sail) won't pull a slug out of the mast.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 07/21/2008 16:03:30

Stardog
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Response Posted - 07/21/2008 : 18:15:12

If you have a cunningham, a simple solution is to terminate it with a stainless steel hook which can be moved to the reef tack when you reef. This way you have only one pieced of running rigging to handle both jobs.