fairleads

  1. N

    Genoa questions: jib car/fairleads & stanchion interference, preventers

    I have a (fairly high-footed) 130% genoa (on an E34-2 rig) and am having trouble with where to lead the sheets. Lifeline/stanchion interference: * To the inside track makes it a pain to foot the jib (though one can sheet a bit closer (maybe) upwind, and also the inside track does not reach as...
  2. Grizz

    Primary, Secondary Winches and Spin Sheet Rigging Upgrade

    A recent thread regarding fore/aft location of winches, with the larger winch installed aft, raised the question "is this right?". This spurred this thread submittal, illustrating @ 3 years of thought, trial-and-error, also involving Secondary Winches. The key to the numbers in the pics are...
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