I had a jib downhaul on my M15 (Vanilla) and wouldn't leave the dock without it! --Gary Hyde Pullman, WA gmhyde1@mac.com M17 #637 'Hydeaway 2' "...There's nothing quite like messing about in boats..." On Jun 27, 2006, at 9:07 AM, Russ Lindquist wrote:
Brian, I have a jib down haul on both my boats and use them all the time. Russ in Reno 88 26 d
--- Brian Gilbert <hammerguy@mindspring.com> wrote:
Hi Everybody: I'm curious about something... has anybody ever used a jib downhaul to control their headsail on their boats? You know, where you tie a light line to the head of the jib abd run it through a small block at the stem of the boat. A pull from the cockpit is supposed to bring the jib down without having to send a crew forward. If you've ever tried it, does it work?
It seems like a good idea, but if it worked, I'd imagine more folks would have their boats rigged that way, and it seems we never hear of anyone actually using a jib downhaul. I'd suppose you'd need halyards led to the cockpit as well.
Just wondering!
Best BG
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