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• Reefing lines & reef point blocks ....
  • Yes I have blocks mounted to webbing loops sewn into the sails
    • yes, of course ball-bearing blocks. Do you have a close up shot by any chance Larry ?
      • The best I can do under the circumstances
        • Thanks Larry !
  • There are some blocks that sew into the leech of the sail - Antal makes 'em.
    • http://www.antal.it/Inglese/Bozzelli/31-Terzaroli.htm
      • WHOA ... those are nice.
        • All their stuff is nice. We have a lot.
    • Mine don't flap around at all. They're sewn in pretty snug.
    • Goïot Leech Reefing Blocks -- sold under various 're-branded' names
      • That is really slick. Have you tried these?
        • I use on the cunningham cringles of my 'sport boat'
  • On my old Freedom 25 the ball bearing reef blocks were both....