I have an 85 30+ I have two reef points in the sail. The reefing lines start at the mast and then pass through the boom. Once out of the boom they each pass through a car on an adjustable track one on the port and one on the starboard side of the mast.
When I had the rigging replaced they had the lines run through the boom, into the car on the track, up to the reef point and eventually tied back to the boom with a bowline not.
When I first reefed the sails using the first reef point the sail had a very full shape because the new clew (reefing point) was not far enough back on the boom.
I thought about this and decided that I should have the reefing line come out of the boom then through the car then tie it off at the reefing point with a bowline just like the jibsheet. That way when I reefed the reefing line would act as an outhaul and keep the sail flat, which would be desirable when the winds kicked up.
If that worked I would do the same thing with the second reef.
Does that make sense. If not could someone explain how those lines should run or provide a picture?
Thanks in advance for the help!
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