peasea
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The masthead block should be hung forward of the mast from a 'crane' this stops
the chute's halyard from chafing on the forestay, as the chute will have a tendency
to swing about.
Try goosewinging downwind with a 'preventer' on the mainsail.
If you use a pole its length for a chute should = 1.5J
Lowering on autopilot in a fresh breeze can be fun, since the balance of boat alters
as the chute comes down and the autopilot will not anticipate the change and does
always respond quickly enough.
Enjoy it !
the chute's halyard from chafing on the forestay, as the chute will have a tendency
to swing about.
Try goosewinging downwind with a 'preventer' on the mainsail.
If you use a pole its length for a chute should = 1.5J
Lowering on autopilot in a fresh breeze can be fun, since the balance of boat alters
as the chute comes down and the autopilot will not anticipate the change and does
always respond quickly enough.
Enjoy it !
