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Figure 2-32. Analysis of a cartoon classic. Shock loading is at work with
a vengeance in slackly tuned rigs.
SORTING
We are now possessed of an assortment of highly ing tools. Confronted with the dazzling gear dis-
evolved tightening tools; it remains for us to employ plays at large chandleries, people have been known
them to greatest advantage, so to speak. They are to go glassy-eyed, emerging from their trance many
each suited to one sort of job or another, but it’s easy dollars poorer and with a chestful of pulleys and
to go wrong, considering the near-infinite range of winches that are hopelessly inappropriate for their
boat sizes and types, sailing conditions, and owners’ boat.
preferences, all of this compounded by the range of Do not let this befall you! Scale your gear to the
variations on a theme for each of the basic tension- job, check out other boats, and shop around.
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