[Rhodes22-list] Life Lines, second jib tracks

[Steve]

Wally
Mine has lifeline.  I have never had a problem with
them.  Should be some pictures out there somewhere. I
put Blue sunbrella cusion cover on them this year. 
They look really good.
Steve

--- Wally Buck <tnrhodey@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I am thinking of removing my lifelines. Everything
> is in good shape but I 
> just think they can be a PITA. I sail on a river and
> really do not see any 
> safety advantages to my lifelines, if anything I
> will one day probably trip 
> over them. When trying to point high I sheet my 125
> Genoa inside the outer 
> shroud. Often when tacking the sail will wound up
> hanging on the outside of 
> the lifeline and then I have to lift over. By the
> way my 125 genoa can fit 
> inside the outer shroud without being furled and it
> stops just short of 
> touching the spreader.
> 
> Anyone out there think I am making a poor decision?
> I guess I could always 
> put them back on if I was heading off the coast.
> 
> I know some of you have a second set of jib tracks
> on your cabin top. Can 
> someone describe to me where these are located on
> your boat, how long are 
> the tracks, and what size jib works best? I can furl
> my 135 Genoa down to 
> about standard jib size and my Harken furler allows
> decent sail shape.  I 
> checked MJM site for photos and could not find one
> showing this, am I 
> missing it? Any comments would be welcome.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wally
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
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