I wanted something to keep the loop around the furled jenny, open.

A nylon strap would work but I think you would have to go forward to
adjust the heigth of the downhaul.

As you go higher on the wind you want to lower the Tack and as you
fall-off you want the Tack to rise.

Ole Thom


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