I actually enjoy the sound as long as it's not too loud. It's as much a part of the sea as the sound of seagulls and surf. Think of it as a sailboat's wind chimes. I'm not sure what the etiquette is regarding bungeeing another boat's halyards. If it's absolutely driving you nuts, you can always plead temporary insanity.
jm_wilhelm wrote: > > > As I sit here enjoying a cold beverage after a long day at work I > can't help to notice the racket coming from another sailboat across > the way. One of his halyards seems to be trying to bang its way > through the mast. I was just curious if anyone actually enjoys that > sound even at the slightest levels it drives me and what would appear > everyone else crazy since my neighbor just commented on it. I'm a firm > believer in tying halyards away from the mast. Sure you can't always > completely cure it especially with internal halyards but at least make > some attempt here. That being brought up is it proper to bungee cord > someone elses lines...be right back :) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
