So, ahh.... just what is the safe working load of a North Sails Sail Tie? I'm also trying to make sure I understand how the sail tie is secured to the primary. Just a loop around the barrel of the drum? How much load is being put where on the drum? I'm imagining most of the load is sideways, effectively in directions the winch is expected to handle, but some must be vertical, effectively loading up the top locking plate and the snap ring (Not that we don't end up with those sorts of loads on winches from time to time anyway)

I'm just trying to understand the implications of playing with loads like this, so we can do it safely.

- David