larkshead knot for jib/genoa
larkshead knot for jib/genoa
Hey everyone...I saw this video and was curious if anyone has used this knot for their jib/genoa instead of the bowline? I realize that you need one long continuous line twice the length of your normal jib sheet to do this.
One disadvantage that I see would be the need to pull both ends of line to the clew when changing sails. Any comments or experience with this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fk4nT3Clbk
One disadvantage that I see would be the need to pull both ends of line to the clew when changing sails. Any comments or experience with this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fk4nT3Clbk
Bill
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I use that knot tied to a snap shackle for ease of head sail choice.
So far no one has been hit by the snap shackle
If I had a head sail larger than an 110% the shackle may be a hassle.
So far no one has been hit by the snap shackle
If I had a head sail larger than an 110% the shackle may be a hassle.
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I use the larks head to tie a 30" 3/8" line to the clew of the head sail, leaving about two 15" tails. I use the two tails to tie a double sheet bend to a bight in the center of the jib sheet. Easy to change head sails, no metal flopping at the end of the sail.
A double sheet bend is the same as a single, just treat the two lines as one and tie side by side. In this case neatness counts.
I've never has this knot slip, it's easy to tie, and best of all, cheep.
A double sheet bend is the same as a single, just treat the two lines as one and tie side by side. In this case neatness counts.
I've never has this knot slip, it's easy to tie, and best of all, cheep.
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I used on my Hobie Cats, but it seems a pain for sail changes.
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I use this one. It has always worked fine. Easy to set up and remove when you want to.
http://sailing.about.com/od/equipmentge ... owto_3.htm
http://sailing.about.com/od/equipmentge ... owto_3.htm
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That's a brilliant solution! Unfortunately I have separate jib sheets, so it won't work for me until I replace the sheets.
Tom
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
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1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com