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The following reef table should be followed to allow safe passage.
SAIL
Full Sail - Main/Jib
st
1
Reef - Main/Jib
nd
2
Reef - Main/Jib
rd
3
Reef - Main/Jib
NOTE: inner forestay should be attached over 31kts
rd
3
Reef - Main/ reefed jib
Windspeeds are extreme & should be avoided
SAIL
Screacher
Spinnaker
SETTING REEFS
When you are about to put a reef into the mainsail, luff the boat up until you are head to wind.
When there is no pressure on the mainsail ease the halyard down to the reef 1,2 or 3 position.
The Halyard can be marked to indicate this position for ease of setting from the cockpit. Take in
the line on the single reefing line 1, 2 or 3, again this line can be marked to indicate the correct
position. Once the reefing point is secure re-tension the halyard. Even if the lines are marked
it is advised you perform a visual check of the reef blocks to ensure they are set correctly. The
reef blocks should be sitting roughly 100-200mm above the boom. Ensure there are no twists
in the line and that the block is not causing chafe on the sail or boom exit.
NOTE: when releasing the main halyard be sure to first re-tension the topping lift. Failure to
do so will cause the boom to drop and cause damage to the hardtop.
INNER FORESTAY
The inner forestay must be attached in apparent windspeeds over 31kts. The inner forestay on
your 1600 is made of a synthetic Dyneema line and is easy to roll and store. The mast has a 2:1
halyard pre fitted to enable easy fitting of the inner forestay. When not in use this can be
shackled to a horn cleat at the base of the mast. The 1600 actually carry's a dual inner forestay
setup. This enables the reefed jib to be tacked under sail. One end of the stay is shackled to the
APPARENT WIND SPEED
0 - 21kts
22 - 24kts
25 - 27kts
28 - 31kts
31 - 38kts
45+ kts
APPARENT WIND SPEED
4-16 knots
8-16 knots
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