Or you could get an autopilot. My Autohelm has a feature of if you
depress both the +-1 and +-10 buttons on the same side simultaneously,
it tacks 90 degrees. Also working from the front I do that, bump it up
or down one or two 10s to fit conditions, and then work the sheets.
Another tip is it it much easier to steer when backing up if you get in
front (cabin side) of the wheel.
John Harker C27 'Prana' 6261 Santa Cruz
Don Brooks wrote:
It's all a matter of technique. First, get used to steering from in
front of the wheel. When you tack, go around the wheel on the low
side and steer from the front. Turn the wheel. With a little
practice, you will learn about how much it will take. When the
headsail luffs, release the sheet. The bow will pass through the wind
and you can start pulling in the new sheet. Reach back and center the
wheel. Winch in the sail while continuing to steer from the front.
When the sail looks good, usually about 3-4 inches off the spreader,
go back around the wheel on the low side. You might use a little
friction on the wheel until you get the hang of it. Not really hard
at all.
Don, #6293, Niceville, FL
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*From:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
*To:* [email protected]
*Sent:* Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:10:08 AM
*Subject:* catalina27-talk:
I am looking for an easy solution to single hand my 27. I am outfitted
with a wheel which I love but it creates a problem in getting to the
jib winches that are forward of the wheel. Every time I tack, I have
to fight to get past the wheel to winch in the jib. I was thinking
about moving the winches back so that I can get to them easily but I
does not look like there is enough surface to mount them with out
making some sort of bracket. Has anyone ever done this or created any
kind of alternative system to haul in the Jib from the back of the
cockpit
Ted Pinelli
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