[C320-list] Attaching jib sheets

[coralman at bellsouth.net]

I would want each sheet separate in case of a failure or tangle. I tie a bowline in each sheet thru the grommet so its easy to undo.
Michael
Nauti Clew 169 -------------- Original message from <crashley at gte.net>: --------------


> OD,
> 
> So I have to ask. Maybe this is a dumb questions but what kind of knot do 
> you use on the clue? Obviously, if the sheet is continuous and passed thru 
> the clue without a knot you could never tighten the sheet. Correct? Unless 
> your using 2 sheets and loop them thru from each direction. But then where 
> would you tie them off?
> 
> CRA
> Rosebud #882
> 
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> What I did on cl 2 and cl 3 was to get the jib/genoa sheets in one 
> continuous length then simply pass it thru itself  at the clew...if you use 
> a whisker pole for off-wind, then use a light spectra line at the clew (use 
> a bowline there) to attach the pole end...again, use some spectra/dyneema 
> sheets--go down a size or even 2...
> ----------------------------------
> Regards,
> OD
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "warren updike" [wupdike at hotmail.com]
> Sent: 06/03/2008 02:46 PM
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> 
> How are people attaching jib sheets to the jib?  I've been using a bowline;
> but, don't like it as it tends to catch on the shrouds on a tack.  I'm
> thinking about an anchor bend (fisherman's bend) and seizing the bitter end
> to the working part.  Any better ideas?
> 
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updke
> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
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