One of the considerations that made the single line the right choice
for me was the "yet another line" factor. I take a lot of novice
sailors, and it can get confusing. Hell, it can get confusing for me!

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"DSK" wrote in message
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OzOne wrote:
We've fitted it to 47' boats without any problems but all the lines
are checked weekly.

I'm with Bart, I think two line reefing is better in some ways, but can
create a hassle with lines. The issue I have with single line reefing is
that it takes up luff tension first and it can be difficult to get the
clew cringle set out & down hard enough.

Good idea to check the lines often. Same for roller furling. BTW do you
reeve a back up line through the clew cringle once the reef is made up?
I have seen this in lessons but never done it in real life. Conditions
are always unfavorable to hanging on the end of the boom... especially
tucking in that second reef.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King