Thanks Matt, I like that one.

I had thought of that too but discounted it. Now that I've seen pictures on a working boat I see that my objections were unfounded.

It will be much cheaper than what I had in mind too.

:: Bryan,
::
:: See link for an above-deck jib hal fine tune option.....
:: we use it upwind for jib hal tension adjustment but also
:: downwind for fraculating without needing to use a winch.
::
:: There are sexier through deck options but this took all
:: of 20 mins to put in place and it works great while
:: minimizing holes in the boat :-)
::
:: http://s269.photobucket.com/user/mpkrogstad/library/?sort=3&page=...
::
::
::
:: :: Hi all,
:: ::
:: :: I'm going to install a jib halyard tensioner and I don't
:: :: have another e-27 around with one installed to pattern
:: :: after.
:: ::
:: :: I'm going to do a system that is different from the
:: :: under deck ones and I need to know how much the halyard
:: :: needs to move to get to max tension.
:: ::
:: :: I know it will depend on how much you bring in the
:: :: halyard in the first place. Assume a typically hurried
:: :: raise prior to a leeward mark rounding with no winch
:: :: involved & no backstay on.
:: ::
:: :: 4 inches? less? more?
:: ::
:: :: Thanks
:: ::
:: :: Bryan