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SAIL LOCO wrote:
Best thing for a jib sheet is a jam cleat. Holds tight but is easy to release
in an emergency.

That's what I have on my boat. The jam cleat is on a bracket
underneath the winch... extends about three inches away from it. I
only need one turn on the winch most of the time.
--
Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."