Mr Norris:
<br>Thanks for the apology - warmly accepted. I admire you for your humility. I also apologize to Rick for putting him in this situation. I agree that I should have asked if he minded. Unfortunately, hind sight is 20/20, and I didn't think of these things before I posted. Thanks you so much for bringing them to my attention. I have sold a couple, but the main drawback like you said is the extra line that is involved. Unlike most others, I tried unsuccessfully the other techniques for the halyard hook/ring, and they just didn't work on my boat. Maybe something's wrong and I don't know it. I just bought it back on June 8th, and it's my first one. I have sailed a few others in the past, but they were 14's and 16's and didn't have this halyard arrangement. Basically, the ring I developed isn't for everyone, and I know that. It will never have a large following, and I accept this. However, if an owner has tried all the tricks and the Aussie(TM) ring and some of the others out there, and still has trouble, I offer them one last solution before selling their cat. That's all.
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<br>Mr White: I sincerely apologize for putting you in such a situation, and I ask that you harbor no hard feelings. I simply didn't think before i posted. If you want to remove it now, please do so. I completely understand. Thank you for your publication and best of luck in the future.
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<br>Sail Safe, Sail Fun,
<br>Andy Pipkin<br><br>