Scott Vernon wrote:

could you please explain to me how you're going to reef the Macs' working
jib? I'd like to know in case I ever own one.

The roller furler will control the working jib, and the jib would be let
out only partially. If the predicted weather is too severe for the
working jib, I would substitute a storm jib early on.

Scotty

"Jim Cate" wrote in message
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Scott Vernon wrote:


"Jim Cate" wrote


The plan is to reef the working jib before going offshore.



you're going to reef a working jib on a Mac26? he he heeeee OK.


If heavy weather is predicted, I'll substitute a storm jib. Otherwise,
however, I'll reef the working jib and main before going offshore. And
if winds build higher, reef it again.




1. What sort of handling do you expect from the 26M in a 40kt wind?

The boat should be fairly stable in 40Kt winds if sufficiently reefed.



and by ''sufficiently reefed'' you mean tied down to the trailer, right?





But ultimately, Jim are the one
who demonstrated how stupid Jim really are.