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Jib sheet questions and hand wringing
Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:55:07 GMT, "Roger Long" wrote: What is the best headsail sheet attachment method? Clearly I don't want a metal flabingis up there flailing around but I'd like to be able to easily remove the sheets so I can use the same ones on the working jib. Which knot? All of that is sort of mutually exclusive. If you want to be able to easily remove the sheets, AND clear easily around the shrouds, your best bet is a nice sleek metal flabingis. That's what most racing boats use, and they typically weigh less than the D-ring which can also give you a good smack. In lieu of that, there is no substitute for a good bowline knot. It has been the traditional way for a kazillion years because it is strong, reliable and easy to untie. The downside is that a bowline will hang on the shrouds once in a while, and some crew members never seem to master tying one in a fast and efficient way. If they can't tie a bowline they shouldn't be on a yacht. Dennis. |