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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-11-2021, 03:53
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Changing Old School Sail Plan

My Luders had that triangle mainsheet which I also think is terrible for upwind in light air when you want more twist, and in breeze when you want to drop the traveler. I found a used traveler and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-11-2021, 18:25
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Changing Old School Sail Plan

Well, suit yourself. I think every mainsail should have 2 reefs for coastal and inshore and 3 for serious offshore
I think a shorter main on same boom would look “off” and if you shorten boom then...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-11-2021, 16:32
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Changing Old School Sail Plan

Sorry when I said “this”
I meant the stretched out sails with sagging draft is the issue. I used to own a Luders 33 on the Chesapeake and no way would I reduce sail area by shortening the foot. That...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-11-2021, 04:17
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