[quote=MN3][quote]Just goes to show you what a newb I am. That was the first one I'd seen that way so to me it seemed unusual but instead I'm the one doing the it the hard way..[/quote]
LOL... these are upgrades.. not stock equip... someone had to show us.... and many racers wouldn't dream of using them... extra weight, extra gear to fail... etc
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I really like the idea though. If ya gotta deal with something on the boat you can unhook and deal with it[/quote]
just so you know... IMHO, on the water repairs that need you to remove your main/boom from your traveler is not preferable at all. you now have lost all control of your cat sine you just disconnected your engine...
unless life and death... i would suggest you limp over to the shore vs releasing your main. it can be VERY VERY hard to reconnect once you have handled your repair, exp in med to heavy air...
i once had a quick pin fail on my h18 that disconnected the foot of the sail (clew plate and outhaul). the clew plate had worn the hole bigger. of course it failed in heavy air,.. right next to a sea wall... so i had no way to steer away from the wall... my crew fought for 2 or 3 minutes to get me some power so i coult tack.. i got it at the last second....
kirk: "Scotty.. I need more power!"
Scotty: "I'm givin' u all the poooo-er she's got, Capt!"[/quote]
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