This what I hear about Spunflex. Luckily, I think I have old hardyhemp (the polyester) which is fine. I only have possibly Polyprop on my jibhalyards, which may cause the awful twisting effect. Either that or the WM gear needs a good greasing! The condition of most of the rope is fine, but I think I may need heavier topping lifts. I'm sure I've only a pair of 8mm lifts, and I worry that one by itself won't cope with the weight of the boom. I may also want to use the boom as a derrick to hoist the dinghy inboard (well that's one idea).

BTW, Mike, I won't be making Peel again this year.