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Technical article describing an inexpensive solution for reefing invented by Dave Minton, featuring a cut-down halyard winch mounted on the mast that enables single-handed reef control.

View original on Google Drive · page 9

The scanned issue opens in Google Drive; turn to page 9.

This is a summary. The full article text is © the Thistle Class Association — read the original scan via the link above.

  • Technical
  • DIY
  • Boat Modifications
  • Reefing