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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

23-09-2016, 16:27

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

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Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

I find this repeat talk about "fear" to be very condescending. Of course you should periodically walk the deck to check your gear, of course you should be ready and able to handle go forward to deal...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

23-09-2016, 08:28

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Now you guys have me thinking about in-mast furling. I, and my wallet, damn you ;-)

-David

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

22-09-2016, 13:10

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Best quote of the day! Fear is not the issue, it's all about reducing risk. That will be different for everyone, and also every circumstance. A one-solution-fits-all is not realistic.

In my...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

22-09-2016, 06:52

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

I had not stated either :-). I anticipate cruising short-handed with just my wife and me on the boat, with the possible addition of one or two others on long passages. And I'm also not going to...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-09-2016, 18:16

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Keel stepped. Good call, fortunately there is already a tie rod in place, not sure why since there's nothing pulling on the deck. If I do this mod I'll be sure to check that it's appropriately set...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-09-2016, 13:15

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Gotta love this forum! Great points of view, on both sides of the debate :smile:

Anyone have an opinion on mast pulpits? You know, the butt-height railings on either side of the mast against...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-09-2016, 11:31

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Re: Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Interesting article AGAINST leading controls aft into the cockpit.
Rigging Simplicity - The Con of Leading Lines Aft | Sailing, Simplicity, and the Pursuit of Happiness...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-09-2016, 11:22

Replies: 138

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

Views: 24,520

Posted By Davidhoy

Pros and cons of leading halyard and reef lines to cockpit?

I've been thinking about making some modifications to my boat to lead the main halyard, topping lift, and reef lines aft from the mast into the cockpit. Seems like a good safety feature, not having...

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