Reef when 'hove to' preferred. GO In a message dated 12/12/2009 2:15:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, htmills@zoominternet.net writes: Amen, Doug. Works like a charm. Tod Mills M17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas

-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Doug Kelch Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:51 PM To: Montgomery Subject: M_Boats: Reefing arrangements

Rick had mentioned that he reefs while hove to.

I do the same and find it very efficient. To do this though the boom is outboard of the cockpit and I but a turning block just aft of the reefing clew in order to lead the reefing line foward along the boom so that I am not leaning outboard of the boat while reefing.

So my reefing clew arrangement is a line from a pad eye on the port side through the reefing clew, to turning block on starboard and then forward to a small horn cleat about 3 feet aft of the mast.

When the boat is hove to the boat is far more stable than trying to head into the wind and everything works smoother so that I am comfortable with just a reefing hook at the gooseneck.

Thanks

Doug Kelch "Seas the Day" M15 #310 G

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