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• I have to install jiffy reefing on my boom.
  • Have the sailmaker add blocks to the sail
  • My sailmaker installed "floppy rings" at the reef tacks
    • Another view
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    • Those hooks could work too. Thanks, Paul.
      • In fact, maybe your sailmaker used that hook/tack fitting to eliminate
        • Yes, that's another improvement, Tom
          • With your photo and the fittings Max posted, I think I have it!
            • I think you will find...
              • Thxs. I can't even get a price from Rig Rite, yet.
    • I have "floppy rings" as well but I have
  • That might work, Tom, but ...
    • Rig Rite has a bunch of tack fittings that would work well
      • I'm becoming convinced. I have a 5/8"+ horizontal bolt
  • My suggestions...
    • Why would you own an old boat just to gob it up with modern looking stuff?
      • Grin - with you there. All my halyards, and the mainsheet, are 3 strd Dacron
        • I'd like to replace this Shaefer fiddle block.
          • for sure on the light- pretty. Ours aren't so classic
          • Tom, do you have any images of your mainsheet rigging at deck level?
            • Not a good one but here's how it runs.
              • Thanks, Tom
                • yeah, between that, 50 turns for the centerboard, the mizzen, my boat gives you a work out.
                  • Mine's probably longer
                  • 50 turns isn't work
                • LOL! One way to ease your pain...
                  • That's a great idea Jon
                  • That gives me some ideas. Thanks, Jon
      • I think what you need to do
        • Are you getting enough ventilation in that shed, Todd?
  • Paul's system will work; or,
    • No I don't plan to run them to the cockpit, Steve.
      • Tom, we don't have hooks
  • I like the floppy rings plus...
    • Good idea. Whatever I do, I don't want to fiddle holding something on while I raise the halyard.
  • From the picture