At the beginning of each season, before raising the mast, I make 110% sure that the swivel at the top pigtail is swivelling smoothly. Who knows what a harsh environment can do to the swivel (salt, mud from capsizes, bird poop....).
Mostly, it sounds to me like too much tension on the forestay.
Yesterday, we put our baby away for the winter.
_________________ 2015 H16, with spin, SOLD 1989 Hobie SX18 Sail # 1947 "In Theory..." 'Only two things are infinite, the universe, and human stupidity. But I'm not sure about the former.'
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