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Originally posted by dbows:
I would agree with Bob on the halyard loads. I use my cam cleats on the mast only for convinience of raising and lowering the sails. They both still lead through rope clutches.

David
#397

This sounds good to me. Being able to collect the halyard at the base of the mast prior to dousing the jib or spin definitely sounds a lot cleaner than running the entire length of the unloading halyard through the stopper. I'll definitely retain my stoppers for bearing the brunt of the load.

Thanks,

Rich

Rich Miller
Brass Monkey
#294