Re: Stus-List Soft shackle

in my experience.  Everyone does what they like and thats ok.Bill Walker -- Original message--From: Marek Dziedzic (hotmail) via CnC-List Date: Thu, Feb 18, 2016 8:56 AMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: Marek Dziedzic (hotmail);Subject:Re: Stus-List Soft shackle I like the idea

Stus-List Soft shackle

I guess it depends on the kind of lines you're using on the sheets, their diameter, and perhaps how fresh they are.. I started doing the luggage tag when I bought new sheets last year. They are nothing exotic, 1/2" New England Ropes Sta Set. So far it's really easy to undo no matter how much

Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

M (GMT-05:00) To: CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle I am interested in this discussion as I find the sheets routinely hang up on the baby stay no matter what I have tried. I am te

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CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber <jrtau...@aol.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Soft shackle The bowlines should be tied in opposite directions so the flat side is facing in against the shroud and doesn't get hung. In other

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re off during a tack and a little flapping, it would sure seem this could let loose easily. Ron Wild Cheri C 30-1 STL From: Jim Reinardy via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jim Reinardy <firewa...@reinardy.us> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 9:08 PM Subj

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t <davidakne...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle I am interested in this discussion as I find the sheets routinely hang up on the baby stay no matter what I have tried.  I am tempted to detach the baby stay next season when the winds are lighter.  I went from two bo

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; Jim Reinardy > C 30-2 “Firewater” > Milwaukee, WI > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Russo > via CnC-List > Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 8:58 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: John Russo <johnrussob...@optonline.net

Re: Stus-List Soft shackle

To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Russo <johnrussob...@optonline.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Soft shackle Thanks for the responses on soft shackles, Sail Magazine has a short article on the various soft shackles on the market and their benefits and increasing popularity due to the ne

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. This will be the next upgrade for Arpeggio. John Arpeggio C 32 Norwalk CT From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 11:35 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List Soft shackle I have

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1977 C 26 Wabamun Lake, Alberta From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 7:07 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle If you

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Interesting. But I wouldn't use it as shown. I'd put the eye on the sheet over the T, port sheet first then starboard sheet. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 8:07 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Here is an interesting option I

Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

If you don't race and/or change headsails, I'm a big fan of the single line method. Never gets hung up on anything. http://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/cruising-tips/no-foul-jib-sheet/ Switched to this style three years ago and haven't regretted it once. All the best, Edd

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Here is an interesting option I have not seen before- T-ring sewn into the clew. It is hard to imagine this hanging up on anything. http://www.tclewring.com/tclewring_gallery.htm Dave Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT ___ Email address:

Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

-Original Message- From: David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 8:45 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle I am interested in this di

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02-584-7255 > > > -Original Message- > From: Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> > Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 11:36 am > Subject: Re: Stus-List Soft shackle > >

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LG G Pad F™ 8.0, an AT 4G LTE tablet > > > -- Original message-- > > *From: *Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List > > *Date: *Wed, Feb 17, 2016 4:06 PM > > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com; > > *Cc: *Jean-Francois J Rivard; > > *Subject:*Stus-List Stus list Soft

Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

I am interested in this discussion as I find the sheets routinely hang up on the baby stay no matter what I have tried. I am tempted to detach the baby stay next season when the winds are lighter. I went from two bowlines to two soft shackles and that was a bit better. Last season I passed

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The knot on the soft shackle is a fraction of the size of a bowline in a 3/8" sheet. Additionally, spectra is wicked slippery. Like Joel, I made mine from directions on L-36.com. I use one on my jib sheets, I use one on each toe rail for my preventer blocks, and I use one run through half a

Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List Date: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 4:06 PMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: Jean-Francois J Rivard;Subject:Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle If you're looking for the simplest / lightest/ most snagfree (And coolest in my book) way to attach your jib sheetsto your jib forget about

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I have a luggage tag on a snap shackle to make sail changes faster. I was concerned about slippage, so I put a couple of stiches in with whipping thread. Joel​ On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 4:05 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > If you're looking for the

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Casciato;Subject:Re: Stus-List Soft shackle I agree with Joelthey are easy to makeusing the L-36 website………..just Google soft shackle and you’ll see lots ofpictures and ideas……….. We use them on Impromptu, a C for all genoa sizes……….I’d never go back to knots.  I think I just sawan article

Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

If you're looking for the simplest / lightest / most snagfree (And coolest in my book) way to attach your jib sheets to your jib forget about the soft shackle / 2 lines jib sheet with big bowline knots or splices to snag the spinnaker pole car / track / etc on its way across on a tack. My

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John,  I have used for several years.  Go on utube and look for how to.   Not hard to make,  all mine home made on a rainy day.    No hang ups at all on baby stay .   recommend. Bill WalkerCnC 36 Sent from my LG G Pad F™ 8.0, an AT 4G LTE tablet -- Original message--From:

Re: Stus-List Soft shackle

Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Soft shackle I followed the directions on L-36.com for a better soft shackle. have not used them with sheets, but there is very little of it to catch on anything. Joel On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Charlie Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wro

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-- >> From: John Russo via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> To: CnC-List <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: John Russo <johnrussob...@optonline.net> >> Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 11:04 am >> Subject: Stus-L

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gt; > > -Original Message- > From: John Russo via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: CnC-List <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> > Cc: John Russo <johnrussob...@optonline.net> > Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 11:04 am > Subject: Stus-List Soft shackle > > Is any

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Russo via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: CnC-List <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Cc: John Russo <johnrussob...@optonline.net> Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 11:04 am Subject: Stus-List Soft shackle Is anyone using a soft shackle to attach the Jib clew to the sheet? If so what bran

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Message- From: Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 11:36 am Subject: Re: Stus-List Soft shackle I have the APSltd brand on Touché'. Excellent upgrade. Headsail virtu

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Continuedvery happy with the set up. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2016, at 10:34 AM, "Dennis C." wrote: > > I have the APSltd brand on Touché'. Excellent upgrade. Headsail virtually > zips through the fore triangle now. Before, the bowlines hung up on

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I have the APSltd brand on Touché'. Excellent upgrade. Headsail virtually zips through the fore triangle now. Before, the bowlines hung up on the forward lower shrouds. I bought new VPC sheets with eyes on each end along with the soft shackles. Be Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2016, at

Stus-List Soft shackle

Is anyone using a soft shackle to attach the Jib clew to the sheet? If so what brand and any problems in operation like catching on shrouds. John Arpeggio 1984 C 32 NorwalkCT ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list