He is another variation - I have a fixed babystay. My bowlines were always getting hung up. I made a 3 foot strop from 1/4 inch Dyneema, tied a couple loops in the ends, luggage tagged one end to the sail and used a soft shackle on the other. Still had bowlines in the sheets, but they no longer caught on the babystay as the sail slid across. This winter I'll splice a couple strops and put one on each genny. They will look a lot better than the knotted ones!
Joel On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Mitchell's via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Soft shackles are a great idea and like Chuck says, a good winter > diversion project. What length shackle are you guys using? My instinct > would be 8 inches from loop to knot but shorter is better, would 6 inches > work? I will use 3/8 inch. > > Len Mitchell > Crazy Legs > C&C 37+ > > Sent from my mobile device. > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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