I had re-rigged the clutches a while back to help us better manage the main sail in higher winds. The mainsail outhaul and the furler were on the same side and did not allow us to use the winches effectively. To shorten sail, we needed to release the outhaul and then winch in the furler. Without a winch right there to keep tension on the outhaul as you furl, you get into trouble really quickly. The new arrangement solves the problem.
Furler and Spare Mainsail Halyard on One Side
Main Sheet, Staysail Sheet, and Mainsail Outhaul
on the Other.
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