[frers-list]Re: Single vs Double sheets

[Rod Stright]

We us the lazy sheets and guys which are more than sufficient for the Frers
33.  I have used dip pole on larger yachts.  It is easy to unhook the lazy
sheet/guy if you don't need it and the extra lines give you lots of options
for takedowns and depowering and regaining control of the chute in extreme
conditions.  

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[mailto:frers-list-admin@lists.frers33.com] On Behalf Of Edgar Smith
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Subject: [frers-list]Re: Single vs Double sheets

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.

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