"Roger Long" wrote in message
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"Gordon Wedman" wrote

In another group a fellow suggested using a mainsail reefing hook, the
sort of thing you have fastened at the forward end of your boom.

Another good example of the advice available in these newsgroups being
worth every penny we pay for membership.

Look at a proper chain hook and then at a mainsail reefing hook. Ponder
the cross sections, the material, the anticiapated loads. You won't sleep
with a reefing hook holding your boat in a blow after that.

--
Roger Long

Well given enough "blow" nothing will survive. Its probably adequate for a
smaller boat that's not contemplating riding out a hurricane. For my 25,000
pound boat I have a proper chain hook.