don't know if MN3 is still watching this thread, but The New England rope with no core was indeed the solution. I've sailed now several times above 20 knots with swell in 40 degrees to the winddirection, so uneasy sea.
No breakouts on the jibsheet. Can recommend this solution.
ronald
RAIDER-15 (homebuilt)
hey boy, what did you do over there, alone far out at sea?..
"huh....., that's the only place where I'm happy, sir.
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