Third this plan... and defintely agree no
shackles should be used unless you like getting flailed with them. Also, using a snap
shackle means that the reefing
line might accidentally be released under sail.. If that happens and you've got the reefing nettles tied in... you're probably going to tear your sail really badly. Reefing
lines are not lines you want to be "quick-release" EVER.
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Originally Posted by Faster
Second this plan... If the sail is not loose footed, then do the same but use a padeye or fitting on the boom for the end of the reef line. Avoid extra hardware like shackles - just something else to whack you in the head when it comes adrift....
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