Jeff,
No, I've never had to use a winch to tighten the main sheet, even close
hauled in a stiff breeze and heeled 20-25 degrees. I've had to play with the
angle of the cam cleat to make it easier to single hand, especially when
racing.
Ray Winkle 5275 Knot Home Gloucester Point, VA. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

