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Its a sheet system to control larger sails. Does anyone have any more info how it is rigged and its effectiveness? Many thanks.
snowleopard
Active member
Just a bit of string...
it's a second sheet used to alter the direction of pull. Rig a line from any suitable anchor point, either to the clew of the sail or to a rolling hitch on the sheet. Permanent or more sophisticated versions use snatch blocks.
A good example is to flatten the genoa on a close reach by pulling the sheet outboard, this allows the sheet to be tighter without stalling the genoa.
Just experiment.
it's a second sheet used to alter the direction of pull. Rig a line from any suitable anchor point, either to the clew of the sail or to a rolling hitch on the sheet. Permanent or more sophisticated versions use snatch blocks.
A good example is to flatten the genoa on a close reach by pulling the sheet outboard, this allows the sheet to be tighter without stalling the genoa.
Just experiment.
charles_reed
Active member
I don't bother with a Barber hauler, just put a Barlow swinging cheek block on the toerail and run your sheet through that.
