I suppose the reinforced plastic hose on the bobstay mitigates chafe. I've wondered whether a loose covering like that - so unlike vinal-clad wire such as used on lifelines or served (and slushed) wire that preserves gavli and does not harm to stainless - gives exchange sites for unnoticed corrosion, or whether it's infact a good idea. I hope Brion will mention that.
I'm also wondering about the netting. It might be meant to contain the jib when dropped. The sprit looks smaller than I'd use the netting for actual travel out on the sprit, especially since there appears to be a platform out there.
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