Thanks for your responses. As far as the cringles are concerned, someone suggested that I "web" a block into the forward cringle to take care of the friction. Any views on that?
On 2010-02-05, at 9:56 PM, ChefYaz wrote: > Yes it is suitable for a 27. If you install it your self, be VERY careful to > make sure ALL the blocks are lined up properly with the reef points in your > sail and the turning blocks on the deck. The "single line" has to make a > bunch of turns and friction is your enemy. > > Installed properly, you'll love it! > > One trick, mark your halyard at the proper reef point. Then, when the squall > hits, just drop the halyard to the mark and "wail" on the reef line and > you're done. > > Mark, Gratis (6115) > > NOLA > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Richard > Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:27 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [IC27A] Single line mainsail reefing system for C27 > > I was looking to install a mainsail reefing system for my C27 (1990 stnd. > rig).I came accross a system in the Harken manual - it's a single line setup > (prodcut code 430). Just checking if anyone is familiar with this reefing > system and if it is suitable for my size boat. > > Any asistance will be appreaciated. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC27A/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC27A/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
