John;

Know what you mean about grounding a wing!!! I have found some things
that do help. A wing won't bury itself as deep as a plain fin. This
usually bring the boat upa little more level. If you get the sais down
and the engine started ( Hopefully) you can turn about (The way you came
in) This usually does bring the boat back to a level attitude. With luck
you aren't buried to deep and rocking the boat fore and aft lets you
creep back out!

It has worked for me a couple of times BUT its' scares the **** out of
me. DON"T BURY A WHEEL KEEL!!.




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http://community.webtv.net/tassail/Pneuma

... for those considering lazy jacks or the Mack Pack for mainsail handling, you may want to seriously consider a mainsail track system of any type. Take a look at Ronstan, Tides Marine's Strong Track, Antal, Frederiksen and Harken. For the Main Furling systems, check out Forespar's Leisurefurl, Schaefer's Furling Boom and Selden's behind the Main Furler.

I hope that tossing those names out may help you find some stuff on the internet. If you want more specific information just give me a shout...