[C320-list] Reefing

[Denny Browne]

Instead of tying the reefing line off to the boom, I ran mine back down
through an empty scheave at the back end of the boom and put a stopper knot
in it. Thus the line running to the leach reefing cringle parallels itself
returning to the back of the boom. This sheave may be occupied by your boom
topping lift, which I've removed, but I seem to recall there may be four
sheaves back there. Must be, now that I think of it, because I think the
boom is built for at least two reefs.


Denny Browne
A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Moores
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 6:06 AM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: [C320-list] Reefing

No, this is not about the block in the boom!  Removed that years ago...

My problem is with the arrangement at the aft end of the boom.  The reefing
line comes out of the end of the boom, up to the reefing grommet in the
sail, and then back down and simply tied around the boom (I have a
loose-footed main).

This arrangement does not allow me to get the foot at all tight, and a full
sail sort-of defeats the object of reefing in the first place.

Can anyone describe a better arrangement and/or point me to pictures?  I'm
thinking a turning-block on the side of the boom may help ???

Dave Moores

Caliornia Girl #342