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On Sun, 2 Mar 2008 10:01:23 -0800, "Capt. JG"
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The cabin top pulleys were intended for a 100% working jib.
This one is a bit oversized.

Not perfectly set, but too nice of a day to complain about it.

Richard



Sure.... been there, done that. I've found that on at least a couple of
times.. where the self-tacking jib track just didn't extend out far enough.


And that is what Barber Haulers are for.

http://www.yflyer.org/Rigging/yflyer_barber_haulers.htm

http://www.woodenboatvb.com/vbulleti...p/t-44977.html