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Old 08-28-2009
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I would add a 4th winch to build something like this....
Winch 1 (outboard to port) – port jib halyard, port spinnaker halyard, main toping lift/bkup halyard
Winch 2 (inboard to port) – single line reef 1, single line reef 3, cunningham
Winch 3 (inboard to starboard) – single line reef 2, outhaul, spinnaker toping lift
Winch 4 (outboard to starboard) – main halyard, starboard jib halyard, starboard spinnaker halyard

I’m sure this will mean adding expense but now is the best time to do it. Single line reefing on a 26’ boat is a cakewalk.
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