[quote=MN3]I do have total faith in Sam's experience/advice
BUT... I'd be (slightly) concerned the friction of passing over the forestay (jib) could snag and "undo" a softshackle
and bowlines "supposedly" are not the correct knot for lines/sheets that cycle through load / unload - although i can't recall ever having one untie on me ... just food for thought[/quote]
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