Jul 6, 2010 · The probable best knot for tying a single length of line to a jib clew is the 'constrictor' knot. Difficulty is that it will be VERY hard to untie, so the single length jib sheet becomes …

Oct 22, 2021 · Those are two of the several ways to attach your jib sheets to the sail. Additional ideas include: Tie jib sheets to a snap shackle. Clip the snap shackle to the clew; Tie a …

Oct 29, 2003 · Just curious. Someone told me that the total Jib Sheet (foot = 8.92ft) length (1 line going through the jib, pulled to port or starboard through travelers led back to cockpit. Should …

Aug 3, 2012 · Take that same jib sheet and cut off six inches. Tie an overhand knot in the middle of the six in piece. Find the middle of the remaining jib sheet and form a three or four inch loop …

May 31, 2004 · To each his own, but never again will I have a shackle on a jib sheet. I posted about this earlier, but if you have trouble, forcing you out on the foredeck, (and if you've not …

Mar 13, 2000 · Jib sheet routing Hi Ward, On my 23, I route the sheets outside the shrouds, inside the lifelines. I don't have any problems sheeting in the jib far enough; I'f I'm pulling the sheet in …

Apr 13, 2014 · Then trim the new working jib sheet. I have used this on every boat I have solo sailed up to 40'. When i have a crew (usually my teenaged daughter), its pretty much the same …

Nov 15, 2015 · Install a foot block about 18 to 24 inches behind the winch. The jib sheet will run from the lead block back to the foot/cheek block before turning up to the winch.... the angle to …

Jan 26, 2016 · Currently I set the jib sheet car position mostly by just looking at the jib sail shape and just leave it in one spot. I make some small adjustments in the jib sheet by just watching …

Jun 1, 2010 · Therefore on my 1974 H25, for the 110 jib: 10 +4 +11----25 x2----50 ft. For a 150: 6 +4 +15----25 ft x2----50 ft See how that works? Actually each of mine are like 55 ft. Note that …