2:1 Peak Halyard

Got tired of ruining my hands hauling on the standard 1:1 peak halyard, so while the mast was down checking the rigging recently, I fitted a 2:1 setup.

Original standard setup modified with two single blocks instead of a single double block (see previous post)

New 2:1 setup at mast top (red line)

New 2:1 setup at gaff end (note the dyneema soft shackle)

I've used the new set-up several times already and it is a useful improvement. Peaking the gaff is now little effort and can be done even when the wind is strong. I no longer have to ease the main and head into the wind to adjust the peak tension, but can do it at will when the sail is under load.