Whoops, my previous response was directed toward the person asking about blocks on reef points!
Rick??s/v Mai Tai L37 TPI?
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On Feb 9, 2018, at 10:05, Bruce MacBain
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You should replace with proper blocks.? I, too, have had less than satisfactory performance with lead rings on the 450 and replaced them with blocks, but it is a much bigger sail and the reef tacks and clews are not the only places on the 450 reefing system that cause drag.? I took two of the lead rings from the sail and lashed them to those pesky, angled padeyes Lagoon installed as fairleads on the mast and ran the reef lines through them which helps to reduce friction, as well.
On the 380, though, while it is a smaller main, if I were you I would make the investment in good blocks and not run the risk of drag from lead rings. Look at how much bend you're going to have on the reef line - it's more than 300 degrees.? There's going to be drag.
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Bruce D. MacBain
USCG 100 T Master?
Meridian Yacht Services?
2728 W Davie Blvd, #207 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?
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Just a personal note.? My 450S came with the rings at the reef points.? The definition of "low friction" is a point of contention for me.? The reef lines bind up frequently.? I am planning on swapping them out for blocks as soon as I get to that point on the to do list.? I'm in San Diego, so big wind is a rarity, or it would be higher up on the list.? But its one of the top annoyance issues.?
Stuart
S/V Rum Away
2017 450S #33
