[quote=Edchris177]That Ronstan drum will work, don't forget you also need a swivel at top, I have one if you need one PM me.
Remember about shortening the forestay too.
I'm lazy. In my furling album, there should be a photo using a small clam cleat to hold jib tension.
In your case, you're going to leave the jib up all season. So use sister clips,(to get rid of all the extra line once the jib is up. Once you raise the jib, feed the tail of the halyard through the clam cleat, & tie a stopper knot so it can't get out.
Now, when you sail, unfurl the jib,(it's hard to tension properly when furled), pull the line to desired tension, & lock in with the clam cleat. Re-furl jib.
At the end of the day, (if you've furled to come into shore), unfurl jib, release a bit of line in the clam cleat to relieve tension, & refurl.
Total time, a few seconds, & no knots to deal with.[/quote]
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