The problem is your halyard slack length. Mike.
I agree with your diagnosis... and have already cut some back... i will cut more after i am sure i have the room to do so (and/or make a bundle as suggested). If the wind is right.. i will do your method on the beach... Thanks
Also, never release the tack line before the sail is down and partially in the snuffer.
i didnt totally release it.. i would let out a few feet and recleat it.. but i will try not letting any out !
I'd like to hear more about the mast track setup...any links to pics?
He (catman) runs his spin halyard up the mast track (there is a small block at the mast base), over 1 sheave of a double block on the top of the mast (the other sheave is for the main halyard) across the top of the mast where he bent a cheek block (or similar) over the front part of the mast, and down to spin head block.
This is a continuous line so the other end is the retrieval... i don't know of any pics of this.. he may have some... but i can try to take some pics in the future on another Mystere that he showed how to run this way.
