AR15 deck and rigging???

[jacquesmm]

Use something ;like a shock cord to keep that pull back line tight. If you don't the line will jump out of the groove.
You can also pull out and retract by hand. It's simple, no snag risk.

[terrulian]

Is that your lathe setup?

[Biney777]

Is that your lathe setup?

This is the lathe set up, I also ran the bowsprit thru 2 2x4's to make sure there was no risk if it going out of control (completely). I used this just to smooth it out enough for the fiberglass sock to slide over it.

[Capt UB]

Only 2? You guys aren't trying.

I miss those days.... We once put the bow under water, the poor foredeck guy had to cut the sail!! BOOOMM... Not my boat or spinnaker.

[terrulian]

We need a "thumbs up" emoji here.

[Capt UB]

We need a "thumbs up" emoji here.

[terrulian]

Yep, that'll do.

[Jaysen]

Only 2? You guys aren't trying.

I miss those days.... We once put the bow under water, the poor foredeck guy had to cut the sail!! BOOOMM... Not my boat or spinnaker.

4 this week. 3 groundings. 2 rescues. Chutes in 20+. We had ours blow out on dousing due to a spare halyard being jammed at the masthead. Luckily I’m still fat and managed to put some weight on it (once we got one sheet back on board). I was really glad I wore my brown pants.

Better?

[terrulian]

Sounds good, young fella.

[Jaysen]

Sounds good, young fella.

Thank you sir. I now have a healthy fear of
1. loose spin sheets
2. gybes
3. bosun's chair