The trick to making a jib downhaul work is to tie (snap) the sail end of it NOT to the head of the sail but one hank down from the head. Then weave the downhaul line back and forth between hanks to a turning block at the tack of the jib, then aft from the block to the cockpit so that you can pull the jib down from the cockpit. You may need some fairleads between the bow and the cockpit. ~~~_/)~~~ Gary ☺ On Apr 10, 2011, at 7:22 AM, Karen and Smiley wrote:
I'd like to see your set up for a jib down haul and do you guys feel it's that important to dose the jib in heavy weather using one. Also do you have pictures of your set up for a down haul for the main sail and a boom vang set up. How important is a boom vang when you have your main sheet attachment is that close to boom center anyway? Lastly what modifications did you need to make to add a reacher to your small boat and is a reacher better or a light air genny with a pole better. Thanks for any input you have and please forward any pic's to my home e-mail.
Smiley and Karen
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