Hi all



Just to clarify - letting off the downhaul provides significant assistance getting the mast and sail up beyond the point where they are just out of the water (ie parallel with the water)where it becomes most difficult to lift the rig up any further. It wont stop the boat going over again when it gets up, when - as Andrew suggests - you have to make a jump for the dolphin striker. On the other hand it will stop the boat from taking off again before you get on board. Andrew's point about filing the striker strap is a good one!!



cheers





James



T 4.9 AUS 153