I got the parts for my winchless jib halyard and it only took a few
minutes to make up a less kludgey arrangement than I described
previously. Cheaper and cleaner than a winch and I expect that luff
tension control will be more precise as well.

Picture he

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0602.htm#Cleat

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Roger Long

I'm not a marine engineer, but I think the 90 degree PVC fittingss might
cause a lot of friction on the halyard.
MMC
"Roger Long" wrote in message
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I got the parts for my winchless jib halyard and it only took a few
minutes to make up a less kludgey arrangement than I described
previously. Cheaper and cleaner than a winch and I expect that luff
tension control will be more precise as well.

Picture he

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0602.htm#Cleat

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Roger Long

"MMC" wrote in message
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I'm not a marine engineer, but I think the 90 degree PVC fittings
might cause a lot of friction on the halyard.

I had to order special "rope service" valves to retrofit to the pump.
They should easily overcome any friction

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Roger Long

Ha! Should help with clean outs too
"Roger Long" wrote in message
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"MMC" wrote in message
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I'm not a marine engineer, but I think the 90 degree PVC fittings
might cause a lot of friction on the halyard.

I had to order special "rope service" valves to retrofit to the pump.
They should easily overcome any friction

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Roger Long