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[quote=MN3][quote=carbonc]Rungi, I must ask why you had not already done item 55 from the manual. Multiple people here have advised you that most of your troubles are related to you not following the manual.[/quote]
a short bridal on your jib clew is the solution to avoid jib clew block hang up on the forestay as mentioned originally.

the [i]preventer line[/i] "helps" but in my experience that preventer line is to prevent the jib sheet from snagging on /under the mast base  and not the solution for forestay hangup - ymmv

I looked at Step 55 and have to say correct in theory but the "luggage tag" method shown is not optimal. some lines will slip with that non-knot. it can be fatal (capsize) if it comes loose at the wrong time (when uncleating is needed to prevent a swim)

This is the PREFECT location for a quick release knot and loop. It doesn't have to be a splice. 
this way you can leave the jib sheets always on the boat (no need to untie/remove the jibsheet for jib removal)<em>Edited by MN3 on Nov 02, 2021 - 02:12 PM.</em> [/quote]

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