[quote=MN3][quote=dssaak]By putting a cleat on the mast, isn't anyone concerned with compression loads on the mast?[/quote]
[quote=↑↑ from above ↑↑]as mentioned elsewhere: my system has a 2:1 to help spread loads - ymmv
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for me: reefing as a tool to depower as a reliable safety feature, not wanted for cruising.
Mast is pretty stout - if it fails .... it has lived over 20 years and i thank it for its service and save up for anew
I have gone out a few times in heavy air to test it. worked very well but the conditions stunk. Main sail proved to not be up to the job but was amended.
If i want to sail in medium to almost heavy air, i put on smaller sails that don't need to be reefed
anything heavier, i am doing something on land
Edit: not sure if this was clear, i use my hook all the time but can take it off the hook and then cleat it needed for on the fly reefing
also not mentioned: you need to trust (or beef up) your turning block at the head of the mast if you keep it a stock set up<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on Sep 27, 2019 - 08:58 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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