If you have trouble with Clew Knot Hang-up.... I might suggest that if you are using two sheets with the traditional (Terrible) Bowline Knot at the clew..... that you consider a smaller knot. Some other knots can be tied or slipped closer to the clew. Some HITCHES work well.
I don't want to start a war, but there are lots of ways to bend on Line to a clew other than a Bowline (awful knot) :-). Some folks even use a single continuous line and a Cow hitch. I prefer... The "Ralph Hitch" (No, I'm not making this up. It can be seen in some maritime knot books such as Graumont's). But there are others. Uniform Whiskey, Ralph Ahseln Oblio Gresham OR PS, I can supply photos of the "Ralph' if desired.. Easy to tie. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Bernstorf To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: RE: Shroud rollers (was...winch stuff) I guess I need to do that pvc thing since I have the hang-up issues also. I did it on a previous boat and it worked well but I struggled with the aesthetics of it all. As sailors we are a part of a thing of beauty after all. J Jim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
