[quote=Andinista]I second the shackle to each hull forestay bridle attachment. But I'm too lazy so I just use the shackle that connects forestay and bridle. In any case, make sure to attach the line to something free of edges and moving parts that could cut it. It happened to me, I attached it to the mentioned shackle and the thimbles of the bridles did cut the rope. That was on a N5.0, what I did after that incident was adding another shackle at the same point. And instead of attaching the line directly to that shackle, I start from the center of the front beam, pass it through that shackle and then back to the tramp pocket. (So it's also my righting line, I just pull it back when needed). Now on my N5.5 the bridal foil has a hole where I can pass the line, no need for an additional shackle.
If you will be leaving the cat on the water, anchored or attached to a buoy, make sure to limit mast rotation. Constant movement, especially on short waves of lakes, not so much on the beach, may damage your stays. (been there too..).[/quote]
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