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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

05-09-2021, 22:57

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Single Line Reefing Routes

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Single Line Reefing Routes

I forgot to mention that we do have external track with cars which is a major point as well. It’s the Antal sliding cars, no ball bearings, but friction is much less than an internal track.

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

05-09-2021, 03:21

Replies: 28

Single Line Reefing Routes

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Single Line Reefing Routes

For offshore cruising the reefing lines at the luff are required as well. When you’re sailing downwind in large swells, the sail will not come down by itself. There are exceptions, our fully battened...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

03-09-2021, 23:40

Replies: 28

Single Line Reefing Routes

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Single Line Reefing Routes

Yes, a combination of an insert in the core to increase diameter, plus a cover for grip as well as increased diameter is the best solution. The Dyneema runs at very low friction because of the thin...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

03-09-2021, 09:52

Replies: 28

Single Line Reefing Routes

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Posted By s/v Jedi

Re: Single Line Reefing Routes

I think what they mean with single line reefing is that you pull on a single line to reef the sail. That there’s pulleys, lines and even sliding cars involved, is “behind the scenes” :wink:

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