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I am a believer in slab reefing - I think it is quicker and easier. It also
gives you an ideal sail shape whereas rolling reefing does not. The key is
that the new foot of the sail gets pulled taut and that gives a flatter and
lower powered sail. When you roll, the sail gets smaller but not flatter.
Steps are: (in the photo we hove to, but you don't have to do that)
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Ease mainsheet, ease halyard
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Pull down new tack
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Pull out new clew
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Done
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Tidy up by tying reef points - there must be no tension at all on them!
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Broad reaching away
-- Gord Laco, #426, Surprise
photos by Ken Woods, used with permission
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This Old Boat
by Don Casey
Subtitled "turn a rundown fiberglass boat into a
first-class yacht on a shoestring budget," this book is the best
introduction I know boat maintenance for the new or prospective owner
of a "modern classic" sailboat. Starting with guidelines
for selecting a boat, Casey proceeds to fiberglass repairs, cabin and
deckwork, spars and rigging, boat equipment, woodwork, electrical,
plumbing, refrigeration, painting, canvas work and sails. All of this
is described in clear, simple terms perfect for the inexperienced.
This is the book that taught me fiberglass work. But don't let it
fool you; this book is appropriate for experienced boatowners, too.
I still refer to it.
Other books by Don Casey
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