On 6/27/06 8:57 AM, "Brian Gilbert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Everybody: > I'm curious about something... has anybody ever used a jib downhaul to > control their headsail on their boats? You know, where you tie a light line > to the head of the jib abd run it through a small block at the stem of the > boat. A pull from the cockpit is supposed to bring the jib down without > having to send a crew forward. If you've ever tried it, does it work? > > It seems like a good idea, but if it worked, I'd imagine more folks would > have their boats rigged that way, and it seems we never hear of anyone > actually using a jib downhaul. I'd suppose you'd need halyards led to the > cockpit as well. > > Just wondering! > > Best > BG > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Hi Brian, I have successfully used the jib downhaul system you described. The jib downhaul line run through a block on the bow back to the cockpit to a jamcleat. The only negative is that the downhauled jib still offers considerable surface area for high winds. Wendell Spence M15 191 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
