Bowsprit Footing

[Heli-Pilot]

Yes, I've thought of that as well. Presently, the Schaefer block at the end of the cranze is of the 360 degree swiveling type and is merely shackled there.

A piece of Dyneema would certainly give it some distance forward of the Profurl drum and mitigate the chafing issue after gybing. My reason for not doing that already, other than aesthetic with the block dangling about on a foot-long piece of rope, is that I didn't want it bashing about when not in use and probably messing up my varnish job. But, with the continuous line more or less permanently reeved, the tension on that should prevent that.

Another thought of function over form is that I might tape off the top portion of the bowsprit and, horror of horrors, sprinkle some fine non-skid into it this Summer; just in case I might have to 'dance' out there for some reason.

I'm anxious to give this a try; gotta head back to Astoria, OR. for another week of work tomorrow, though. Then, if I can just stop spreading that Epifanes Eggshell enamel throughout the galley! Almost finished with that.

Thanks much for your thoughts!