Thanks for the comments guys, and the story Col. As for the "mono-marans", they maybe slower but they're sure easier to tack in a blow. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />(hope to get that sorted down at Loch Sport)

Think I might try spectra traps. I don't have a swaging tool so it's more convenience than a weight consideration.

The day I can get round a course with only one blown tack I'll start to worry about weight issues.<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Cheers