It looks like the aft reefing lines are run incorrectly. The line should exit the end of the boom, go through the clew and then get tied around the boom. The tied end should be directly under the clew when the main is fully raised. You can also get rid of a lot of friction by using a smaller diameter line, if you use a high tech type ( dyneema cored VPC by New England Ropes is my favorite). Your lines are probably 7/16” and “fluffy” due to age. You can drop to 3/8” VPC . It will be stronger than what you have and go through the blocks easier. It also makes raising the main easier. Hit me up on FB messenger if you have any questions.
I appreciate your feedback! I see what you mean. I will make the adjustments to the reef lines as soon as I get a chance. I'll look into what replacing the lines will cost me, its not a bad idea.
You definitely need to check how those lines are running. I have a single line reef system on my IP380. Yours looks to be the same, from what I can tell from the video. Not sure though. For sure you need to run the clew side line off the boom, in order to tie the clew to the boom. Not just pull it backwards, but also downwards. Better check it in harbour, you might get in trouble when you really need it outside. Google single line reef system. Greetings from the Netherlands!
The original two line system on our boat was modified to a four line system so the tack and clew of each reef point are controlled independently. I would guess this was done because the internal boom mechanism on the two line system jammed up solid, I've heard this is a common occurrence and not just on IP's. Other than the addition of the two clew lines, what we see is a sail strung just like yours. Each reef line comes out around the sleeve at the back of the boom and is tied off to one of the two reefing clews. I am not so sure this is correct as the tack of our sail also seems higher than it should be when we are reefed. Perhaps the line should not be tied to the clew but should pass through it and go down to the boom to be tied off? This would possibly pull the rear of the sail both back and down simultainouly. I plan to try this when we get back to our boat.
I found a diagram of the system inside the boom. If I had to change out the lines, I doubt it'd ever be the same and I'd probably do what you did. That's a good idea about tying the clew off to the boom, wonder if I have an eyelet to keep it pulled back..? I'll just need to start with seeing how she sails with the current setup.
@@svstellaj1530Our setup like you currently have it works but it looks off. I did pull some surplus hardware off the boom at one point and yes they where eyelets. They were so light weight I didn't think they could be part of the reefing but if they end up being located in the right area, there going back on for some testing. I would encourage practicing, we reef everytime we sail and its second nature to us now.
My boom as well has random hardware from the years past. I'd love to clean it up but until I have everything down pat, I will leave it alone. We plan to sail this next week so I'd love to practice our reefing, along with other things!
It looks like the aft reefing lines are run incorrectly. The line should exit the end of the boom, go through the clew and then get tied around the boom. The tied end should be directly under the clew when the main is fully raised. You can also get rid of a lot of friction by using a smaller diameter line, if you use a high tech type ( dyneema cored VPC by New England Ropes is my favorite). Your lines are probably 7/16” and “fluffy” due to age. You can drop to 3/8” VPC . It will be stronger than what you have and go through the blocks easier. It also makes raising the main easier. Hit me up on FB messenger if you have any questions.
I appreciate your feedback! I see what you mean. I will make the adjustments to the reef lines as soon as I get a chance. I'll look into what replacing the lines will cost me, its not a bad idea.
You definitely need to check how those lines are running. I have a single line reef system on my IP380. Yours looks to be the same, from what I can tell from the video. Not sure though. For sure you need to run the clew side line off the boom, in order to tie the clew to the boom. Not just pull it backwards, but also downwards. Better check it in harbour, you might get in trouble when you really need it outside. Google single line reef system. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thanks Dick, now that you mention it, I think I might have a block mounted on the boom to assist this..
Never mind the blocks I mentioned, I get the setup now. I have made the adjustments and it made a huge difference!
just use a swim noodle cut to length
The original two line system on our boat was modified to a four line system so the tack and clew of each reef point are controlled independently. I would guess this was done because the internal boom mechanism on the two line system jammed up solid, I've heard this is a common occurrence and not just on IP's. Other than the addition of the two clew lines, what we see is a sail strung just like yours. Each reef line comes out around the sleeve at the back of the boom and is tied off to one of the two reefing clews. I am not so sure this is correct as the tack of our sail also seems higher than it should be when we are reefed. Perhaps the line should not be tied to the clew but should pass through it and go down to the boom to be tied off? This would possibly pull the rear of the sail both back and down simultainouly. I plan to try this when we get back to our boat.
I found a diagram of the system inside the boom. If I had to change out the lines, I doubt it'd ever be the same and I'd probably do what you did.
That's a good idea about tying the clew off to the boom, wonder if I have an eyelet to keep it pulled back..? I'll just need to start with seeing how she sails with the current setup.
@@svstellaj1530Our setup like you currently have it works but it looks off. I did pull some surplus hardware off the boom at one point and yes they where eyelets. They were so light weight I didn't think they could be part of the reefing but if they end up being located in the right area, there going back on for some testing. I would encourage practicing, we reef everytime we sail and its second nature to us now.
My boom as well has random hardware from the years past. I'd love to clean it up but until I have everything down pat, I will leave it alone.
We plan to sail this next week so I'd love to practice our reefing, along with other things!