[Rhodes22-list] Genoa Sheets

[Ware, Joseph W.]

Thanks Roger, That is the way I'm going.  I just need to get samples of the
line to find out which fits my clam cleats.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Pihlaja [mailto:cen09402@centurytel.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 8:14 AM
To: rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Genoa Sheets


Joe,

I prefer to use a single genoa sheet tied onto the luff with a "Loop Hitch".
To make this knot, find the middle of the line & form a loop.  Stick this
loop thru the grommet in the sail such that the loop protrudes about 2" thru
the backside of the sail.  Then, take the two loose ends of the line & stick
them thru this loop.  Snug it up & you will have a loop hitch with two genoa
sheets ready to use.  It is the lowest profile, most nonsnagging knot that
I'm aware of for attaching the sheets to a sail.  It is also nonslip,
self-tightening, nonchafing, & yet it never jams when you want to untie it.

If you must use two separate sheets, then a bowline isn't a bad choice.
However, you will have to work at removing snags on the foredeck.  Remember,
it is better to remove &/or streamline all snags on the foredeck than to use
an inferior knot.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 
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