"Roger Long" wrote in message
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Note the short tail on the knot and the lack of whipping. This knot is
all that keeps the jib from unrolling unless you go forward to put a tie
on it as you should when the boat is unattended. Imagine the chaos of
your Genoa going "WHUMPH" in the middle of your last adventure and having
to then lower it in the dark and stow it on deck. This knot should have a
nice long tail with a proper whipping, not burning, to provide a stiff end
that will resist pulling through. You can see that the soft end of this
one is close to being able to pop through under strain. I know the
whipping may have disappeared in excitement but it was just one tough
night and you want to be prepared for much more. Renew this knot often.
These kinds of little details often have big consequences.

--
Roger Long


Roger,

I agree completely with you about the side exhaust -- I would rather see it
exiting at the transom, but above the waterline.

Regarding the roller furler -- in every installation I've seen, with the
jib/genny completely unfurled, there are still several winds around the
furler drum, making it very unlikely that the stopper knot would ever "pull
through" even if it were to untie itself. Nevertheless, I would like to see
at least half an inch of tail on that stopper.