[quote=Deepsees]I only use the main sheet when I trap. It is a pain to keep the dead end from dropping off the boat and your leg. If it is windy enough to be in a trap then chances are you are not locking down the main anyway, so if you are alone, secure the jib line to keep it from sliding off on a lift.
To keep the dead end under wraps I have used bungee cords to slide the dead under. It allows the demand for more line when needed and enough tension to hold the dead end to the tarp.
Pay close attention to the trap's lines... I have had spectron wear in two and dump me.
For my overall sailing, I tend to not want to use the traps. The increase in speed (providing you are not tied up in racing) is not that much to warrant me putting up with the hassles of dangling trap lines and wearing the diaper. Simpler life.
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