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Danilo Fabbroni Guide to Standing and Running Rigging: RIGGING
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Mainsail reefing systems must be designed to operate
efficiently under adverse conditions and to provide proper sail shape when
reefed. A proper reefing system is a must for both racers and
cruisers.
Typical Boat Length:
Small Boat: 22' - 28' (6.7 -
8.5 m)
Midrange: 29' - 34' (8.8 - 10.4 m)
Big Boat: 35' - 42' (10.7 -
12.8 m)
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Small
Boat |
Mid-
range |
Big
Boat |
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HARKEN PART NUMBER |
| Single Line |
| A |
430 |
430 |
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| Dual Line |
| A |
350
2644 |
2644
2606 |
2606
1963
1548 |
| B |
348
2652 |
2652
2600 |
2600
1950
1540 |
| C |
096
222
206 |
1986
1988 |
1988
1990 |
| D |
339
237 |
339
237 |
237 |
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Single Line: Single line reefing
kit for boats from 22' to 27' (6.7 m to 8.2 m). Reefing is easy—just ease
the halyard to a predetermined mark and pull the single reef line taut. |
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Dual Line: A cheek block is mounted on one side of
the boom for the aft reef point. The forward reef point is secured to a hook at
the tack. If the reef line are led to the cockpit, the forward line originates
at an eyestrap or padeye on one side of the mast, passes up and through the
reef grommet, leads down to a fairlead on the mast before being routed to the
cockpit. Location of the blocks and eyestraps is important—they must be
positioned to pull down and out to keep the sail flat and to prevent lateral
loads from being placed on the luff rope or luff sliders. |
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