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I just made a set of index numbers on the back of the track housing that correlate with the screws that attach the track for reference. The actual degree off centerline ought to help the sailmakers, but the screw holes might be a quick and common reference between boats.

Yes, we tied a knot about 18 inches below the retrieval patch to prevent that issue. It's coming to a screeching halt that I can feel while banjoing as you describe. It could be anything, from a hockle forming in the line or the sail catching on the lower furler hardware. I plan to tape it more generously next time out.

Thank you David,

That sequence solved the problem beautifully.

We're still having difficulty with takedowns getting hung up somewhere and will troubleshoot the line routings and so on. Windward a little less troublesome, but still way too much friction in the system.

For rookies who have never sailed with a spinnaker retrieval line -

Could someone describe a straightforward method to rig the retrieval line properly while the boat is on the trailer? I have yet to get it right and end up correcting it on the water.

Thanks,

Jay