The other day I decided to try out reefing my mainsail for the first time.
I followed the manual's instructions but as soon as I released the clew outhaul the sail tore between the outhaul eye and the boom boltrope.
Really annoying, I should have left the outhaul attached and added a new one at the reefing point - grrr!
I guess they just copied the old instructions for loose-footed sails, which would have been ok.
Anyway, does anyone have any experience of making a repair in this area?
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MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50
Yes. Always leave clew tension rope fixed and do not use clew Cringleford to fix reefing line since that could pull up on the clew. I have ripped mine a bit in past by doing that and in a strong gust.
It needed sail maker to neatly stitch a bit of nylon sheaf around Bolt rope and onto sail such that it could still slide. Has lasted many years since then.
You might like to see my single line reefing system on mods.
Roly
Thanks Roly, I'll have a look.
MacGregor 26M 2009 - Sky's the Limit - Suzuki DF50