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Old 09-30-2008
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Originally Posted by sailingdog View Post
4-6' above the deck if you're planning on leading the halyards aft and want some flexibility in position the turning block for it... also, having it that high allows someone to help raise the main or jib by jumping the halyard.
I agree, 6' would be great. Just in case you ever had crew on a calm day, they could jump the halyard much quicker. One thing I hate about my setup.
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