In a message dated 1/10/2005 10:38:12 AM Central Standard Time, farreach@optonline.net writes: I was particularly interested in the shot of the Dwyer reefing hook. Boats I've sailed in the past had reefing hooks, but my boat came with a 1/2" line hanging from the reefing grommet and no hooks. Unfamiliar with this system, I used the line to tie the sail down to the boom. It worked, but looked sloppy and was more difficult to tie as opposed to hook. I looked for a hook, but only found one with an eye that I figured I'd attach using a longer gooseneck bolt. The Dwyer hook looks like a better solution. For what it's worth, I use a small, spring loaded SS shackle on a short line for our Potter. I'd tried a hook, but found it hooked things besides my reef grommet all too well, a bother considering I stored the boom in the cabin. Not as neat, but cheap and very functional. Cheers Steve Tyree P-15 Piragua Thimble