I don't have the Dutchman system, but my main flakes over the reef hooks. I solved it with "dog bones" (my sailmaker called it like that, but I am not sure if this is the proper term, as something totally different shows up on Google) - a loop of webbing sawn into the sail at the reefing points. It goes through the eye, so it can be pulled on either side of the sail. This way you can hang that loop on the reefing hook, without wrestling with the sail and trying to put the actual eye on the hook.
Marek From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron Ricci via CnC-List Sent: June-07-15 07:38 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Ron Ricci Subject: Stus-List Dutchman Mainsail Flaking system Our boat came with a Dutchman flaking system that the FO said never worked. I've rigged it and added a mast gate to keep the luff slides in the luff track. So far, this looks promising. The main issue that I'm having is reefing the main. It does not seem that the system will work with the reef hooks. The sail flakes over the hooks and the luff slides twist. The Dutchman literature recommends using forward reef lines. They suggest installing pad eyes and cleats in the mast for the lines. First, any feedback from those of you who have Dutchman's? If so, how do you handle reefing? Regards, Ron Ronald V. Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI <mailto:ron.ri...@1968.usna.com> ron.ri...@1968.usna.com
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