u079721
Contributing Partner
I decided I finally need a new main for my 1989 E-38, and have decided to go with a UK Lazy Cradle design for the convenience of not having to mess with the sail cover. One of the options I am considering to make things even easier is adding single line reefing. But I have read several accounts that suggest this system is usually better in theory than in practice, especially with larger boats. Supposedly it is very difficult to obtain the correct tension on both the luff and leach cringles at the same time. And all of the additional blocks and rigging add quite of bit of friction, so that it can take forever to winch in the whole line.
Any experience out there? Right now I guess I have been put off by all the warnings.
Any experience out there? Right now I guess I have been put off by all the warnings.