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Forum: Rigging & Sails 05-11-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
Ah the "standing" gibes. We have multiple...

Ah the "standing" gibes.

We have multiple blocks (count...6:1 purchase) on the main sheet and that in itself helps slow things down. We have a schooner with approximately 1600sf sail area. ...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 05-11-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
Like the Munter Hitch, thanks! We tend to always...

Like the Munter Hitch, thanks! We tend to always use preventers to keep those surprise gibes away.

Fair winds,
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-11-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
Typically use a webbing seat harness (can be made...

Typically use a webbing seat harness (can be made of rope, of course) to attach the Figure 8 to. Here's an example of the device. Link (https://www.omegapac.com/product87.html)

Here's a page of...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-11-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
We use a little climbing knot that doesn't show...

We use a little climbing knot that doesn't show up in the books either. It has 3 wraps and then a bowline. It slips up the line just fine (similar to a noose) but can't slide down the line. Used...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-02-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
I'm calling it the Yak Bend, myself ...

I'm calling it the Yak Bend, myself https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-02-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
OK, I cry "uncle". I've never seen it and this...

OK, I cry "uncle". I've never seen it and this knot isn't in any of my various knot reference books. Though we weren't clever to take a picture like MM, both David and I did tie the knot to see if...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 03-01-2009, 02:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,084
Posted By redbopeep
Unhappy [QUOTE=Lighthouse;31026]What is the: 1) Knot...

[QUOTE=Lighthouse;31026]What is the:

1) Knot name?

2) What is it most commonly used for on a yacht?

844

Ummm...that looks like an anchor bend onto itself e.g. the standing part of the...
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