Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
I'm reading a book on rigging and it states: "Spinnaker halyards should always have a ball or disc above the halyard shackle". Can someone explain why this is needed? I'm not aware that I have one on my boat, and certainly not on the main or headsail halyards.
I'm guessing that it might avoid losing it in the mast, but then it would be needed on all halyards, not just the spinnaker.
Thanks for any helpful explanations!
Frank:nerd:
I'm reading a book on rigging and it states: "Spinnaker halyards should always have a ball or disc above the halyard shackle". Can someone explain why this is needed? I'm not aware that I have one on my boat, and certainly not on the main or headsail halyards.
I'm guessing that it might avoid losing it in the mast, but then it would be needed on all halyards, not just the spinnaker.
Thanks for any helpful explanations!
Frank:nerd: