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nah, the guy in the back is the after-guy.
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Geez, I thought the foreguy was just another name for the.....
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How best to set up for a spinnaker?
Stabilizing the pole is the key, IMHO...
Thanks Jon, It's nice to hear from you!
Ahh, I envy you...
Thanks Jon. I'm looking forward
Knot will suffice
Blow & Go
Be sure to think through your take down
I have to differ with Larry and Jon.
I think you need shackles.
I have ...
Thanks everyone for the good advice.
Oh yeah ... I use a large, single Harken Ratcheting Block ...
Nothing fancy, they came with the sheets.
Thanks Tom, great photo!
Look closely, you can see the end. It's spruce.
Ahhh. I see it now.
What did you get for a spinnaker David?
I have the one that came with the boat.
I think it's worth underscoring the importance of a snug downhaul
Thanks D'Arcy
Sounds good to me
downhaul?? haven't heard it called that ....
Geez, I thought the foreguy was just another name for the.....
nah, the guy in the back is the after-guy.
That's right, I misused it too.
Ha! yeah, that's what my dad calls it and I learned from him. Foreguy is common now.
I knew what he meant.
The worst of it is....
that's when the foreguy becomes the tackline. Both can be called downfauker.
People have called a downfauker too? Is that a downhauler, Rod :^)