Thin line on top of jib ??

The thin white line on the top of my jib snapped so I have to replace it. Problem is, I can't figure out what it ties to on the top of the forestay.

Would be super helpful if someone could post a picture of how theirs is setup. I'm sure its simple, I just can't find anything anywhere on the internet that shows how it should be tied.

Thanks!
Chris.

Look at about 2:57 into this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWBSySwXRtA&t=184s

There are three other videos as well, one of which might show it more clearly.

It is very simple, You have to have the line going from the jib head grommet up to the swivel bottom (so it swivels with the forestay). You can add a bow shackle to make it easier to attach to the forestay eye since the swivel may not have space for two attachments. I suggest using dyneema since it doesn't stretch much, but you can use something else that doesn't break readily.

Try it out on the ground at least once before using it for sailing.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II

This is great, thank you. So do I tie the top off first, and then downhaul the bottom grommet to the furling drum to tighten the jib?

It is intended that you first tie off the bottom (tack) grommet to the bottom of the forestay which is also attached to the furler drum typically with a bow shackle through the appropriate eye in the adjuster. Then, you are supposed to straighten the forestay with some tension; then tension the jib and jib luff with that line until it is very tight, then tie off.

There are other ways of doing it, though. Like a shorter line up top with another line on the bottom that you can tension after you raise the mast. If you haven't done it a lot or sailed a lot, I suggest you keep it simple and only use the one on top.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II

One more thing, you said originally that the top line snapped. I'd be concerned why it did that.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II

Great question. Grabbed sail by mistake instead of forestay when bringing mast down. Was not pretty. Fortunately the mast did not get damaged.

Thank you again for the help.

You are welcome...

One reason I like 1/8" dyneema for that spot is that it won't break even if you are lowering the mast with the sail instead of the forestay. Another reason it is so skinny that there's not much turbulence. A drawback, though, is it is so slippery that you better tie good knots.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II