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[quote=Doug-p182-590][quote=kgatesman]The graphic is great, I have the line mentioned below in my current set up, I am yanking it:

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Ignore the manual when it says to tie a small line to your jib clew and then to the blocks.  Forget it.  Just shackle your jib blocks right to the jib clew itself.
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I also have the barberhauler mentioned by Rider 55 and Yurdle.  Currently the set up does not seem quite right:  It pulls the jib sheet out some, but seems like it could be more effective.

edited by: kgatesman, Jun 27, 2009 - 08:09 AM [/quote]

The barberhauler is only for broad reaching (since we don't downwind our cats).  You want the jib sheet to be more in-line with the hulline going up to the jib clew.  So the barberhaul simply changes the angle of the sheet to the jib by pulling it out towards the far edge of the boat rather than halfway in on the trampoline.  Yes, some.  It may not seem like much, but every little bit helps.  That's a normal impression.  Ideally the line should be continuous and long enough to control from the windward side just like the jib sheet, ut it's not necessary.  Typically when sailing broad or trying to do the "wild thing", it takes the crew to be on the leeward side anyway.
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