[frers-list]Re: Single vs Double sheets

[Edgar Smith]

Pachyderm uses the double sheet system. There are a couple of problems =
with switching between the two techniques. Our pole is not the same on =
both ends. It has a trigger pin on the outboard end and the fore-guy =
also attaches at the outboard end not in the center. So an end-for-end =
jibe would leave the pole on backwards with no fore-guy. Also using the =
sheet as a guy on a close reach would put a lot of pressure on the =
lifelines and stanchions. On my old boat we had single sheets, but used =
twings to prevent this problem with the lifelines. Although we still had =
some deck cracks at the stanchion bases from when we didn't get it =
right.. We also find the lazy guy helpful for forward hatch douses. =
Plus, you never know when the wind might pick up.

Ed=