Reefing lines

[Curwen]

Hello all,

Weather is warming and I'm thinking of the improvements in my setup for this year. Hope to put in the water in three weeks.

Last year I created to some paracord lines for securing the sail when reefing. They worked well the few times I used them. I was contemplating adding a T-handle to one side that could act as a stopper and a nice post to toss a quick clove hitch when setting the reefed sail.

Then came the thought, since they aren't load bearing, could zip ties work? Easy to setup, cheap, and don't take much room onboard.

Thoughts on using a middle weight zip tie to secure the belly of the sail while reefed? When done a quick snip and they are loose.

Thank you,

Curwen

[yukonbob]

My only concern would be accidentally snipping your sail and wandering up top with a pair of scissors or a knife in hand; and for reasons I can't imagine the need to get the reef out 'right now'. BWY sells their quick release sail ties in various l lengths, those or similar IMO are the best, quickest ties available.

[jimmy alonso]

Hello all,



Then came the thought, since they aren't load bearing, could zip ties work? Easy to setup, cheap, and don't take much room onboard.

Thoughts on using a middle weight zip tie to secure the belly of the sail while reefed? When done a quick snip and they are loose.

Thank you,

Curwen

Only use bungee cords for reefing to keep the sail from ripping.
You want them to stretch if any pressure is on them.

[Curwen]

Only use bungee cords for reefing to keep the sail from ripping.
You want them to stretch if any pressure is on them.

I kept the paracord loose, but I love the idea of using bungees much more. Especially since I have a bucket full of them in the garage.

[yukonbob]

BWY sail ties are bungees. Its getting whatever is on the end through the sail grommet and then tying it off.

[Hamin' X]

+!

BWY sail ties are bungees. Its getting whatever is on the end through the sail grommet and then tying it off.

Contact Blue Water Yachts and ask for their sail ties. I can't find them on their website, but they are the best. Quick hook/release jam cleat on one end and the other end is just blank bungee cord. Easy to get through the grommets and infinite adjustment. Great for securing loose rigging/halyards for anchor, or trailering. Wish I find a picture.

~Rich

[C Buchs]

BWY sail ties are bungees. Its getting whatever is on the end through the sail grommet and then tying it off.

My boat came with a bunch of these. Not only can you make them any length, they don't have sharp edges that will snag your sails. Here's a link to their web site for the long one: http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3002-110.htm and here's the short ones: http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3001-110.htm

Jeff

[yukonbob]

BWY sail ties are bungees. Its getting whatever is on the end through the sail grommet and then tying it off.

My boat came with a bunch of these. Not only can you make them any length, they don't have sharp edges that will snag your sails. Here's a link to their web site for the long one: http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3002-110.htm and here's the short ones: http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3001-110.htm

Jeff

Those are the ones I was mentioning. Great product for various applications.

[Baha]

My ties are also very similar. Get the longer ones if possible..but they are really nice. They still do not float, though, which is why I need some more this year....

[Hamin' X]

BWY sail ties are bungees. Its getting whatever is on the end through the sail grommet and then tying it off.

My boat came with a bunch of these. Not only can you make them any length, they don't have sharp edges that will snag your sails. Here's a link to their web site for the long one: http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3002-110.htm and here's the short ones: http://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3001-110.htm

Jeff

Yep, them's the ones.

~Rich