Deadeyes vs turnbuckles

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12-16-2006, 10:55 AM

benz

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Deadeyes vs turnbuckles

Can a deadeye-and-lanyard setup tension a shroud as effectively as a turnbuckle? If so, why do so many boats use turnbuckles instead? I'd like to put deadeyes on my 31' gaff cutter, but still don't know enough to feel entirely comfortable doing so.

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