by Guest » Fri May 05, 2000 12:00 am
I own a 1988 DS1. I just had a sail shop install a set of reef points on my mainsail. After seeking some advice on this and other websites, I opted to go with a single set. The luff and leech cringles are located approximately 60" above the foot of the sail giving me a 40% reduction in sail area. Three intermediate grommets allow me to secure the sail to the boom. I rigged a reefing line by adding cheek blocks and a cleat to the boom. I've only been sailing once since adding the reef points, but I was able to test the system in a 20+ mph blow. The boat was much esier to handle, and it performed well with and without the jib. My total cost for the reefing system was around $150. The control and confidence it has given me was well worth the investment. Good luck!
Stan Kirlin (stank-at-trib.com)