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Created by BJRob > 9 months ago, 25 Jan 2017
BJRob
NSW, 251 posts
25 Jan 2017 3:06PM
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What is the round disc at the end of a spinnaker sheet for??

This is not mine by the way.

BlueMoon
866 posts
25 Jan 2017 12:26PM
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I don't know for sure, but I'd guess the ring stops the shackle being pulled through the fitting on the end of the pole & getting jammed.
Someone here will know for sure.

blindtadpole
NSW, 7 posts
25 Jan 2017 3:36PM
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It's generally on the spinnaker brace/guy (or sheet for boats with just sheets) that holds/stops the shackle from passing through the beak of the spinnaker pole. It will be on the kite side of the pole fitting allowing the pole to be winched aft...

BJRob
NSW, 251 posts
25 Jan 2017 3:46PM
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blindtadpole said..
It's generally on the spinnaker brace/guy (or sheet for boats with just sheets) that holds/stops the shackle from passing through the beak of the spinnaker pole. It will be on the kite side of the pole fitting allowing the pole to be winched aft...



Thanks

Makes sense now you have explained it.

sonata6
QLD, 5 posts
25 Jan 2017 4:51PM
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What is the purpose for a rope on the center board housing on my sonata 6 ?

felixdcat
WA, 3519 posts
25 Jan 2017 3:21PM
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just guessing...... lifting the cover????



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