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joegeiger
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Initially Posted - 05/10/2005 :  12:19:23  Show Profile
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on which knot to use to tie the main clew to the end of the boom. I know I should install a clew outhaul system (it's on my todo list) but boat units are tight right now.

I want to be able to keep some tension on in stronger air it or be able to relax it a bit in light air. I think I've been using a reef knot but it's hard to keep tension on it while tying it off.

Thanks in advance...

jg
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  13:04:50  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Try a Trucker's Hitch. It produces 3:1 tension (not counting friction).
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  14:07:33  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Leon answered your question...

One of the things I like about being at a sailing only yacht club is people ALWAYS have stuff they don't need. I bet you could show people what you want to do and people would offer you stuff they don't want.
I think the worst peice of hardware on our boats is the stock split backstay purchase. The little stainless fiddle with jam cleat and upper block. I would consider moving them to the outhaul and doing something else with the backstay. Derek uses magic on his but there are many ways to re-rig it for the better.
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joegeiger
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  15:39:07  Show Profile
Of course, I forgot about that one. I use it all the time for tying stuff to the bed of my pickup and Frank's suggestion about asking around for used parts is good too.

Thanks Guys,

Joe
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  20:08:57  Show Profile
According to my knot book, a Waggoner's hitch can cause severe chafe if the knot is used repeatedly in the same place.

When I got my boat, it didn't have a proper outhaul either, but like Frank suggested, I rummaged around in my spare parts and found enough hardware to rig a 4:1 outhaul.
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  20:36:12  Show Profile
Take a piece of light line like parachute cord or flag halyard stuff--NOT nylon, dacron. Put a bowline in the end of it, in the clew outhaul cringle. Lead this line back through the shackle at the end of the boom, back to the cringle ,through it, back to the shackle, through it, and tie a rolling hitch, or better yet a circus (or Camel) hitch on the standing parts. The camel hitch just adds another turn above the cross, for security. If in doubt consult a knot book, they all show this stuff, very simple, you will find ten uses for that hitch right away (tie off halyards, yada). This simple purchase has almost no chafe, almost no expense, and within limits allows you to quickly and easily adjust tension on the clew.Fair winds, ron srsk Orion SW FL
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