"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
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and
to stop the groove gaping open when the mast bends


Then by what you have said, is it impossible to reef a
rope luff sail?


Of course knot. Why are you pretending to be so stupid? The
reefed bolt rope will be out of the groove, below the feeder
opening..

SBV.

I'm not pretending to be stupid. If I am stupid, I assure you it is genuine!

You realize that the feeder opening is below the boom on some boats. I'm not
kidding.

Do you think on that type of arrangement the sail is not supposed to be
hauled all the way up?

Glory!