Jib/Genoa tack...

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:08 pm

I suppose I should have posted this in rigging tips...but this gets more traffic...What does everyone use to attach their jib/genoa tack to the stemhead fitting? Looking for advice here...no furler.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:58 pm

I use a small block on the fitting.
Then I tie a line to the tack, run it down through the block and then back to the for deck cleat. Simple, easy and adjustable.

If I really want to, I can use a longer line and run it aft allowing me to raise and lower the tack form the cockpit.

I'm lazy and choose not to for now! LOL!

Scott

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:38 pm

Thanks Scott...sounds like a good idea...funny thing though, 74 views and only one reply...go figure!!!

mcrandall · Post by **mcrandall** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:18 am

Momma always said, "If you don't have something nice to say..."

I chose to slightly modify that with "If you don't have something smart to say..."

Andiron120 · Post by **Andiron120** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:26 am

I have always used a shackle for this, but believe I will use Capt. Scott's method from now on. Sounds like a better idea to me.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:43 am

astrorad wrote:Thanks Scott...sounds like a good idea...funny thing though, 74 views and only one reply...go figure!!!

Everyone is tired from all they sailing they've been doing!

Scott

tgentry · Post by **tgentry** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:59 am

I use one of these at the tack and another at the head. I also have a short line that I keep on the tack of each sail because I like them better about 9" off the deck.

http://www.marinepartdepot.com/newststtashw1.html

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