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Halyards lead back to cockpit

David Courtenay-Clack

17th February 2015 - 3:17 pm

I have seen the thread on the subject but am wondering if anyone has a photo of this set-up on a Twister? If so it would be great to get a copy.
Thanks, David

Richard Blacklock

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22nd March 2015 - 3:17 am

Last year on our composite twister we led the main halyard and the topping lift back to the cockpit. A big improvement to the ease of sailing. The first task was to reinforce the cabin top with extra timber glued and bolted on.The vertical lines from the top of the mast were led via blocks attached to the mast step to a deck organiser. From there through a clutch, from there to a winch. The reinforcements bear the extra strain from the deck organiser, the clutch, and the winch. The most important part of this is the reinforcements.
Our boat is in france. We return in april. If you like I can take photographs.w9

John Tetlow

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24th March 2015 - 11:23 am

I suppose you would need lazy-jacks to catch the sail when you lower it. Also a downhaul to pull the head down to the boom.

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