I designed one that is inside the mast if you are interested... Otherwise the through the deck design is waterproof and can be easily detached for cruising. Will P

:: George,

:: See Kolibri for his deck mounted one. I believe it dates
:: back to Karl's original setup.
::
:: Joe B.
::
:: :: Has anyone figured out a jib halyard tensioner system
:: :: that works and does not go through the hull...ie,
:: :: completely deck mounted? I think I saw two different
:: :: setups at the Nationals.