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Hey All.
Just had a quick question. As per the photo i have the pictured hardware on my boom for reefing. I was wondering what everyones thoughts were about how this should be set up. The green line would work for the first reef and the red for the second reef but im not sure if this is how it should be set up. Note that there isnt enough space through the sheave to run two lines.
Whats everones thoughts around the best setup? Also whats the purpose of the two adjustable stops with eyes on the track? Im a bit of a newb so any advice appreciated. This is on an Endeavour 26...
Cheers
As always with rigging it's best to consult the Selden PDF.
www.seldenmast.com/files/1416926327/595-540-E.pdf
The reefing lines will have to go back to the mast at a minumum and preferably through turning blocks back to the cockpit.
I'm presuming the red and white rope is your topping lift then the green line is probably OK for the first reef. Two lines on the one sheave is a bit weird. I would suggest the first reef line run outside the boom. The two adjustable stops are for the tails of the reefing line. The lines run around the boom and attach to the eyes and these are adjusted to get the correct foot tension when you reef.
This mine. There is another slide on the other side, I have 3 reefs. The turning blocks slide along the track and the tail of the reefing line passes around the boom and attaches to the bottom of the block. 3 reefing lines run outside the boom.
Thanks Ramona,
It's a nice set up. Would you be kind enough to show us in detail your arrangements for the tack as well ?
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Hi Ramona
Just a question
In the drawing above you have 2 spinnaker pole topping lifts running through jammers but the kicker is on a cleat
Any reason for that
Regards Don
Hi Ramona,
Thanks for posting the diagram of the cabin top layout.
Do you have a fairlead at the gooseneck level for the luff reefing lines to counter the foot tension . Also how do you deal with the stack of luff slides and full length batten slides with say a third reef.
Regards
I use much the same setup as Ramona but take both inner and outer lines to the Stb side, and I use the Selden method of leading the outer lines through sheaves on the ends of the boom, I tie off the standing part to the boom just a shade aft of the cringle. Works for me. I like Ramonas outer reefing setup better than bramsden, those slides are better off without side load. Ramona has no side load on his outer turning block.
Ramona , Thanks for the explanation. Marking or whipping the various lines at the set points is good advice.
Trying to avoid having to go up to the mast to hook the luff cringle ring onto the gooseneck horns and open the sail track gate to remove or refit luff slides.
I too am with you on the pensioner / third reef approach.
Regards
My reefing tack lines end at saddles riveted to the mast just below and forward of the gooseneck. Those saddles are plenty strong enough.
Interesting how you have your dorade cowl vents facing aft!
