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    Oct 15, 2019 3 minutes

    CHOOSING THE BEST JIB SHEETS

    Q: I need to replace the jib sheets on my 35ft performance cruiser. I keep hearing about how high-modulus line can benefit sail shape and wonder if I should maybe spring for something fancy. Or will good old double-braid polyester still do the job? I’m a bit of a tweaker, but not a fanatic, and I don’t race.

    — Susan Hubbel, Los Angeles, CA

    BRIAN HANCOCK REPLIES

    This really depends on what type of sails you have. If you have high-tech

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