Re: M_Boats: Jib Downhaul & Reefin

[Tim Diebert]

I also use a simple system. It works every time, with any of the 
headsails I use.
1/8" line with a simple clip to either the first (or last....however you 
see it)  jib hank  (at the head of the sail of course) or the grommet in 
the luff for the hank.
The line runs down to a small bock attached at the bow fitting. I have 
seen where some folks run  this line captured inside the
hanks. I am sure this is over complicating the deal. Just on the outside 
loose is totally fine....I keep the slack out of it  at all times.
Then from that small turning block at the stem head fitting to a set of 
stanchion mounted fairleads and back to a swivel cleat on the cockpit 
coming.
This system does double duty as my spinpole downhaul.
It works fast and slick.

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