Marking jib sheets

   I have no idea whether this is possible or not, but does anyone know of any way to suitably (permanently) mark jib sheets, e.g. draw a line around or at least make some sort of mark so that the position of the sheet in a deck cleat is repeatable?
I'm sure that I've seen something for halyards (rather than using permanent marker on the mast or deck), but I could be wrong.
Any ideas?

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Captain Morgan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 03 Sep 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Captain Morgan Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Marking jib sheets Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 12:40pm
	I have no idea whether this is possible or not, but does anyone know of any way to suitably (permanently) mark jib sheets, e.g. draw a line around or at least make some sort of mark so that the position of the sheet in a deck cleat is repeatable? I'm sure that I've seen something for halyards (rather than using permanent marker on the mast or deck), but I could be wrong. Any ideas?

alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 12:49pm
	Stich in some thread of a contrasting colour. Sorted.Could then use some sort of vinyl or marker pen (if your sheet runs between turning blocks) on the deck to measure position. Edited by alstorer
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timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 1:06pm
	We normally stitch in some lines of thread, different colours for different rig settings. Works well and doesn't rub off. I tried the permanent marker, but a combination of sea, sun and cleats means its not so permanent!
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Captain Morgan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 03 Sep 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Captain Morgan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 09 at 1:07pm
	Cheers for the advice - looks like I need a needle and thread then! Trouble is that I can't even sew on a button! (I'm more Gripfill/staple gun than needle/thread.) It'll be messy, but it will work (and it certainly won't be very pimp).