Prindle 18 tips on lowering the mainsail?
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Posted: Jul 17, 2025 - 08:44 PM
I recently upgraded from a Sunfish to a Prindle 18 and I’m loving it and learning a lot. I’ve read my 1983 P18 manual many times and I wonder if anyone has any tips of getting the hook to come out of the ring when lowering the mainsail. -
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Posted: Jul 20, 2025 - 11:05 AM
When you pull the halyard up make sure to keep the tension on it, then rotate the mast while continuing the pressure, keeping the mast rotated and the tension on, now release the halyard and pull down on the sail -
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Posted: Jul 20, 2025 - 05:42 PM
Make sure to rotate the mast in the opposite direction of the hook
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