"Soft Shackles"

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Thu May 05, 2011 8:28 am

Passing this link for those of you who tie a couple of bowline knots to attach your jib to the sheets..and may have trouble with those big ole honkin' knots hanging up on the shrouds during tacks.

http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_intro.php

I think I may have posted that before I hauled EE I had started leaving the primary jib on board in a jib bag, and since I didn't need to untie the sheets I went to a single long sheet with a larkshead at the jib. And that solved my problem..

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Thu May 05, 2011 6:39 pm

Thanks EE...I am going to try this out...especially becuz I like this kinda stuff...innovative solutions that come to be thru serendipity. Thanks again!!!

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Thu May 05, 2011 6:41 pm

I agree!
I'm going to give this a go also!

I have that exact issue on Destiny.
The knots snag on the shrouds in lighter air! Drives me nuts! LOL!

I wil be trying it on Forplay Forsure!

Scott

Bhacurly · Post by **Bhacurly** » Thu May 05, 2011 8:31 pm

Thanks for that link,

That's somethin I've never done but thinking about getting some fiddles and giving it a shot!

Andiron120 · Post by **Andiron120** » Fri May 06, 2011 6:13 am

Very cool, worth a try. Thanks EE.

tgentry · Post by **tgentry** » Fri May 06, 2011 6:17 am

I like it. Now I have ANOTHER project! LOL

sharps4590 · Post by **sharps4590** » Tue May 10, 2011 2:31 am

Now that is slick.