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Murrays halyard ring

Andinista

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Posted: May 01, 2017 - 03:05 PM

Hi, I'm purchasing one of these, I have a ring with a separate twisted shackle that doesn't always work as I wish.

The Aussi ring is another option but it's not available right now and I don't like to wait.
Questions:
- Does it work better than what I have?
- How should I tie it to the halyard? A stopper knot pointing towards the mast slot, as with my current setup? The free half of the ring towards the hook side, right?
Thanks

Edited by Andinista on May 01, 2017 - 03:22 PM.
MN3

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Posted: May 01, 2017 - 03:27 PM

I use that exact ring
I tie the knot facing aft (or it interferes with the hook and will NOT secure) - i have heard others do it the opposite way
ste4

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Posted: May 01, 2017 - 09:05 PM

I also just ordered one of these and they told me to tie a figure 8 that will sit against the mast. Supposedly this will help the angle when it hits the hook.
Dogboy

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Posted: May 01, 2017 - 09:41 PM

What kind of boat?

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Andinista

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Posted: May 01, 2017 - 09:58 PM

Nacra 5.5
ste4

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Posted: May 01, 2017 - 10:18 PM

Nacra 500