In order to stretch out at sea and not roll out of the bunk, the lee sail is stretched. With us on board, this was previously secured with two eyelets. However, these bothered most of the time when it was not needed - the upholstery stuck out on one side and it was easy to get caught on the other. That's why I changed the fastening: Instead of the eyelet, I drilled a hole in the bulkhead. The diameter is slightly larger than the line of the leeward sail. This is threaded through the hole and then secured in a clamp hidden under the chart table specially installed for this purpose behind the hole (illustration). On the other side there is a wardrobe behind the main bulkhead, the principle of fastening is the same. If the cloth is not needed, everything is stowed under the cushion. There is no annoying eyelet.
Olaf Timm, Nindorf
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