Bowsprit Downhaul System

[mwattsb14]

Hi everyone.

We had our downhaul line fail/block failure on our bowsprit downhaul. Looking to replace the blocks with a low friction ring setup as it is mostly taking static load.

Anyone upgraded their downhaul system in a similar way?

Cheers

Mark

[jerry99]

Hi Mark

I also changed my downhaul with low friction rings. But I haven't it under load till yet.
So I am curious how it will behave.

Kind regards
Jari
LillyBelle
SUE-118

[mwattsb14]

So far so good on mine. More friction to release but overall a much stronger system with less moving parts to fail.

Also going well with the Acetal lower rudder bushings, big improvement, looks like the previous issue with the brass bushes was galvanic corrosion as I am moored next to a large marina!