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3rd Reef on a Hanse 345

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Topic: 3rd Reef on a Hanse 345

Posted By: Zjoerd
Subject: 3rd Reef on a Hanse 345
Date Posted: 20 November 2024 at 12:02

Hi all,

For my Hanse 345 I am considering to add a third reef to the main sail. Though I haven’t missed it yet, I would expect at sea with a 7 Bft wind it might be useful? I would normally avoid that strong wind but a forecast of 6 Bft could easily become more and I’d like to be ready for that.

My main sail second reef leaves about 12m2 from the original 25,6m2 of the mail sail.

I am interested to hear your experience: Does she still sail with 3rd reef and rolled jib? Should I add the reef. And then: how to reef it, as there is only space for 2 reefing lines.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Sjoerd

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Posted By: Captain Cook
Date Posted: 20 November 2024 at 17:11

I have already mentioned this quite a few times:

If you use the search function, a lot of answers pop up just like that!

Like........... Advanced search->all forums->any date->3rd reef-> .....and!

https://www.myhanse.com/single-line-3rd-reefing-setup_topic10548_post96364.html?KW=reefing#96364%C2%A0" rel="nofollow - https://www.myhanse.com/single-line-3rd-reefing-setup_topic10548_post96364.html?KW=reefing#96364%C2%A0

- It seems that Martin&Rene has already answered your question!

Sail safe out there, and if your seacocks are more than 7-8 years old, change them now!

Cook the Captain

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Freya H400 #27 (2006),2-cabin, 40HP 3JH4E, 3-blade Flexofold, Aries LiftUp Windvane, Exturn 300, Jefa DD1,Simrad NX40,Icom M603(VHF)+M802(SSB)

Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 21 November 2024 at 16:45

I have re-written and extended the thread that Captain Cook mentioned and it has just been published as an article in a Sailing magazine. If you send me your email address by Private Message, I will send you a copy.

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Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland