In a message dated 8/23/99 5:44:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ghill@hal-pc.org
writes:
<< Attach a small block just behind where you attach the forestay. Then
run a 1/4" line from the cockpit through the block and tie it to the
forestay. >>
Jack,
Greg is right about this except it is easier if you use the jib halyard to
pull the mast up. This allows you to cinch down on the line and leaves the
forestay free to attach while the halyard takes the strain. I used to tie off
to any cleat.
Ralph Aeschliman
HMS-18 #67 Moby Duck (and formerly P-15, Hunky Dory)
Flagstaff, AZ