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• main sheet rigging opinions please
  • Should work
  • PS -- Dyneema
  • A lanyard may work
  • I'd start with the lanyad/pendant or whatever you cal it. Easy, cheap to start.
  • Had same problem,
  • Re: main sheet rigging opinions please
  • Re: main sheet rigging opinions please . . . I hate cam cleats . . .
    • Long ago, crewed on a 50 ft on deck schooner. Taught me FAST to never let go a loaded line without
  • Is there a reversed cam cleat set up? Pull up to release?
    • Thought about this
      • short pendant would be an easy fix to try.
        • Could run it thru a lenght of PVC pipe to help it stand up
  • I found a photo
    • Hmmm?
      • answers
        • If it were my boat I'd add the traveler
          • Traveler
        • How about a 'swivel cam cleat base'?
    • Have you consulted a rigger?
      • none within 100 miles
        • Well then you should be posting photos here and we will got to work on it!
  • I hear you, my mainsheet is driving me crazy.