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Martin Breaker - The Ejector Seat of Spinnaker Drops

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The Ejector Seat of Spinnaker Drops
by Aleix Escorsell
The term Martin Breaker refers to a shackle tripping device to allow for remote release of a tack line under load during a spinnaker drop. There are a multitude of possible configurations and the optimal setup will depend on the boat and the crew.The term Martin Breaker refers to a shackle tripping device to allow for remote release of a tack line under load during a spinnaker drop. There are a multitude of possible configurations and the optimal setup will depend on the boat and the crew.Posted 11 Nov 2022
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