Tom said: "As always, though, I have additional questions. You put all the first reef gear to starboard and the second reef to port, requiring some type of anchoring devices in the tack cringles. Is there a reason why the reefing line could not go through the double block on the starboard side, through the tack cringle, down to the other double, and aft to the block, the clew cringle and the starboard padeye? "
>Yes, you could do that. It works perfectly for a single set. But the issue arrises with wanting to have two sets and as little hardware as possible. If you had a double on either either side of the boom forward(as there is now) ...you could utilize one shiv of the double for the first and the other for the 2nd .....but then you would have two different lines with two different functions on each double. I have found that by isolating the lines they are easier to keep clear and sorted. Once reefed even one in there is loose sail and the 2nd set of reef lines to deal with. Having all the lines and gear on one side seems to help me keep it straight. Pulling down on one side of the tack does tend to twist the boom a bit...but there is no issue with sail shape or performance. Anyway, your boat is obviously loaded for bear. Do you even have a full set of lifelines? >The boat is not quite where I would like it yet but thanks. PUFF came with lifelines (and the name...) The jury is out on these. Some days I find them handy....other days they seem completely in the way and even a bit dangerous. The boat is pretty small to close in side decks like that. But when you are sitting on the foredeck with your legs straddling the bow trying to change down sail in larger waves, those lines are mightly handy. For those days alone is why they remain. Thanks again for your great information. >My pleasure. I hope it helps. Give and get. Sunny and warm today, I am off to sail. Cheers, Tim in BC. ======================================== Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Diebert Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:43 AM To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Subject: M_Boats: Single Line Reefing and Jib Downhaul For whoever was interested in this two reef single line system and the jib downhaul I use. Images and explanation posted to a web page here <http://www.timtone.com/monty/singlelinereefing.htm> . I hope this helps. Have a great weekend all. Cheers, Tim D. in BC. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.6/1404 - Release Date: 4/29/2008 6:27 PM _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
