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Figure 12-9. Anti-thwapping halyard hook.

mast Note: Selden now makes a very handsome version
of this, which they developed as a method for stow-
ing a removable forestay. For this application, the
hook goes on the front of the spreader. But it will fit
nicely on both sides of many spreaders, and is roomy
enough for more than one halyard. So you can install
Figure 12-8. A steady lugsail rig. as many as you need.

Anti-Thwapping Mast Pulpit/Pinrail
To keep halyards from slapping on a mast, most sail- Here’s a great idea for any boat big enough to
ors resort to an assemblage of bungee cords hooked accommodate it. A sheerpole is bolted to the mast
around lines and shrouds. A quicker, more elegant pulpit legs, and halyard ends are taken to rings on
solution is to attach “halyard hooks” to the aft side of the sheerpole (see Figure 12-10). Hauling parts can
the spreaders. The hooks can be made from carved be secured to the cam cleat, and the sheerpole is also
wood, or you can cut one leg off a metal strapeye, a handy spot to hang extra lines and coils. Belay-
and screw or rivet this to the spreader, 1 to 2 feet ing pins and cleats are further options. This is an
out from the mast. When the sails are down, flip a excellent way to reduce cockpit clutter while adding
halyard into one of these hooks, take up, and belay. security for crewmembers forward.

Figure 12-10. Reduced clutter, added security.

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