
Reefing Procedure
1.
Take up slack in main boom topping lift, cleated to port side of boom.
2.
Release the main halyards to a predetermined point. Marking the halyard with ink or a colored
thread woven into the line is helpful. Re-cleat the halyard after lowering.
3.
Pull the luff cringle down to the gooseneck by pulling the luff reefing line through the cleat on
either side of the mast. By pulling the line up through the cleat, a 2:1 purchase is created on the
luff. Tie off the luff reefing line when the cringle meets the gooseneck.
4.
Ease the mainsheet.
5.
Pull the leech cringle down to the boom by pulling the leach reefing line on the starboard side of
the boom, and make the line fast.
6.
Trim in the mainsheet.
7.
Snug up the main halyard, as required, to flatten out the main sail.
4.1.11 Main Sail Reefing Illustration
4.1.12 Mainsheet/Traveler Illustration
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Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987
7/21/2010
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