to a becket on the lower block.

I installed this system early 2004 and I have never replaced any internals. One time my outside line (green line) got badly chaffed from rubbing against the gooseneck and I had to replace that. I thought it would be a good idea to take everything out and inspect it. It looked like new and all lines were still very flexible; they felt new as well.

I use a 2 mm dyneema line for the second stage (red) to minimize friction; it has held up so far.

Remember I leave my boat up on the beach for 6 months a year.

Best downhaul setup I ever seen with respect to the combo of low maintaince and ease of use.

Just like Matt I take out the blue line (swiftcord) each year and wash it clean again. The Green line I wrap up and store in my trampoline pocket away from sand and UV.

For all of you wondering; there is a watertight sealing plug right above the plate so my mast is still watertight (just not the bottom 1.5 mtr)

Good luck