tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684852291167838394.post7247492589294804720..comments2023-10-05T00:09:07.654+10:00Comments on Nimrod catamaran: Genoa inhaulerDave and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02092615121998029371noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684852291167838394.post-78421005578379189952018-01-05T18:38:34.808+10:002018-01-05T18:38:34.808+10:00Hi Graeme, I used to be uncertain about the reefin...Hi Graeme, I used to be uncertain about the reefing points on the genoa, but now I am not so sure. :)<br /><br />I had them put on after receiving advice that sailing with a partly rolled up genoa was very dependent on the roller reefing gear not breaking, and unleashing a dangerously large sail in a strong wind. So the plan was to reef it and then attach a block and tackle to the reef tack point and tie it down to the bottom part of the Profurl, generally to the shackle that attaches to the tack of the genoa. <br /><br />I've used it that way, but a disadvantage is that one must go up on the foredeck in inclement conditions to either set it up, or dismantle it. <br /><br />The last few times I have reefed the genoa I haven't bothered with the tie-down, but merely been a bit more conservative. Once it has two reefs in it (ie to the level of the second reef point) the sail is not very big. And one can always reef it further.Dave and Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092615121998029371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684852291167838394.post-86677285633114950202018-01-05T18:03:59.513+10:002018-01-05T18:03:59.513+10:00Hi Dave
Graeme Jackson here (Wight Dog)
Just looki...Hi Dave<br />Graeme Jackson here (Wight Dog)<br />Just looking at this setup again after you commented on Seawind Club. <br />I am looking at your reefing points on the no.2 . To reef I take it you furl to the reefing point then what do you attach the reefing strap to?<br />ThanksGraeme Jacksonnoreply@blogger.com