Nice! On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 6:52 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SscMyfIEWikkpcS2VN2j1vhhoeZH9tX1/view?usp=drivesdk > > On Feb 1, 2018 5:28 PM, "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I've heard that a bowline can reduce strength by 50%. Additionally a >> bowline has a fixed diameter loop or eye. It takes a good amount of >> dressing the knot to make the eye small. A bigger eye means that the knot >> "two blocks" or jambs in the sheave sooner. This could be a concern if you >> are trying to maximize hoist for a long(ish) luff or if you're going >> aloft. I can barely reach my tri-color to replace bulbs or lens as it is. >> A bowline doesn't present as compact profile either. This could present a >> problem with entanglement of other halyards at full hoist... Particularly >> if that also includes a furler swivel. >> >> A bowline works and does have the advantage of saving you from having to >> cut the knot out. >> >> Then again why use shackles and not just tie the halyards where they need >> to go? But what knot would you use - A bowline, at 50% reduced strength >> obviously so that you could untie it. >> >> Lots of options. We didn't even delve into soft shackles. I like the >> Double overhand on itself knot for my purposes. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Feb 1, 2018 4:07 PM, "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Nice knot. If you’re going to go that route, why not just tie a bowline? >> >> *From:* Jim Giffing via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Thursday, February 01, 2018 3:29 PM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Jim Giffing <jgiff...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Stus-List Masthead sheaves C&C 37+ >> >> One thing to consider about sheave sizes which I did not think about when >> I replaced my halyards... don't forget to allow for the eidth of your line >> due to your eye splice for your halyard shackle. It obviously makes the >> line much thicker and makes it harder to hoist the last 8"-12" or so of the >> halyard without creating abrasion on the halyard. >> >> It was suggested to me to instead use something called the Jeanneau >> Halyard Knot... something I never heard of in all my years of sailing but >> it solved the problem for me and now I can raise the the halyard 100% >> without concern for halyard wearing out faster at the top... here is a link >> on how to tie the knot for those interested and never heard of it like >> me... I am probably one of the last people to hear about it... never too >> late to learn. >> >> -- http://jeanneau.tripod.com/hintsandtips/id137.htm >> >> Regards >> Jim >> S/V Strong Tower >> 1977 C&C 29 MK 1 >> North East, Maryland >> >> ------------------------------ >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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