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Todd Frye
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Initially Posted - 06/17/2003 :  11:13:09  Show Profile
Finally decided to install the CDI roller furler on my 86 C-25. So far so good, however, I'm wondering if there isn't a better way to attach the new jib sheets to the new sail. The old set-up was a simple bowline knot, secured at the cringle...which tends to hang up on the forward shrouds. A snap shackle would still have the problem knot (only add $30 to the same problem), and so far, those are the only two methods I have seen. Is there a better mouse trap out there? Thank you, Todd Frye
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 :  13:09:18  Show Profile
Since I have a furler and don't change headsails, I use a simple Cow Hitch(Lark's Head) to directly secure the one piece jib sheet to the jib clew. It is a small knot and is less likely to hang up on things.

I have used this knot on my headsails for a long time and I have never, ever experienced any slipping with this knot.

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 :  13:32:03  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
Sounds like someone needs to invent something. I have always used a snap shackle. The only time I have had trouble is tacking in light air or tacking to slow. Want to have some fun. Try sailing with an infatable on the bow. Its realy exciting then a sheet goes under it instead of over.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 :  13:33:14  Show Profile
I'm in agreement with Don, additionally if the sail is to be bagged but the sheets are wet, the knot is easily undone and the single piece of line (guess its not a sheet after its removed from the sail) coiled. I coil it doubled back with the bitter ends together which seems to make for quicker hookup next time out.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 06/17/2003 :  13:52:26  Show Profile
Doug, the likely fix for your fouling sheets on the dinghy stowed on the bow is to use a jib sheet anti fouling line.

"What the heck is that?"

While I don't know the history... I do know that in the early 80's, Catamaran sailors rigged them to keep the sheets from pinching under the rotating mast, which sat on a ball on the cross over frame.

It is one of those things that is so simple...that one will slap his head for not thinking of it before.

Simply rig a bungee between the two stanchion bases adjacent to the mast (forward of the mast and under the jib sheets). Lift the center and rest it on the whisker pole eye. It will now form an A frame which will shed the sheets away from fouling on any thing on the mast. If the bungee were held closer to the stanchion tops… it would hold the sheets above the deck and keep them from getting under the dink.


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