[C320-list] Attaching jib sheets

[Irving Grunes]

You tie a square knot at the center of line in the clew cringle

But I'm going to try the cow hitch the next time I get to the boat

irv grunes #851

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 9:17 AM, <crashley at gte.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com>
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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 -----
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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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