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Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-26-2010, 02:40 PM
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Posted By redbopeep
It IS possible to safely trice and douse a...

It IS possible to safely trice and douse a regular hanked on jib from the cockpit, you know. You can even set up multiple reefing lines which can be used to reef a large jib rather than changing it...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-23-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,984
Posted By redbopeep
Oh, I though you'd just mixed up CG and center of...

Oh, I though you'd just mixed up CG and center of effort--but your point is equally valid! Every pound that can be moved down to boom level makes a HUGE difference in the improved righting moment of...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-23-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,984
Posted By redbopeep
When I talked about changing the aspect of the...

When I talked about changing the aspect of the sail, this is what I was talking about...lowering the Center of Effort for the sail. Also, I think the in-boom furling is probably a very good thing. ...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-20-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,984
Posted By redbopeep
I've sailed aboard a 43 ft sloop which has the...

I've sailed aboard a 43 ft sloop which has the in-mast version of a mast-furling system. Haven't any experience with the ones that sit abaft the mast and roll up on the outside. One benefit of the...
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