Ryk wrote:
On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:10:24 GMT, in message
A1BRf.143636$B94.105427@pd7tw3no
Gary wrote:


While sailing this weekend I was looking at this problem. Roger is
right and using the vang would be difficult. I then thought about the
lee runner. It is loose, has a four to one purchase and a snap shackle.
It would be pretty easy to put a sling on it and lower it to a man in
the water.

Comments?


How do you make sure it stays the *lee* runner? Would an accidental
jibe during the process endanger your rig or just make the sail shape
lousy?

How high can you lift the COB using the runner purchase if the runner
is brought forward to amidships on the lee side?

Ryk

My mast will stay up without runners. They were put there for insurance
(overkill) by a previous owner.

I could lift the COB so his feet are off the deck. The top block is
chest high.

Gaz