There are small 'racing boat' furling units are used to rotate the wire that is the forestay while sailing. I dont like them , but they are widely in use.
Either way, I agree with Brion - the direction you twist the wire is mute.
I think this is because when twsiting you're unloading one half and loading the other half of the cable. Better hope there is a nice fat saftey factor for that kind of abuse!
call your rigger, he'd be happy to talk about this with you too.
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Brian Duff
BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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