We use a clam cleat for the jib sheets on Touche'. I've installed camcleats on
other boats. Both work well when cleating off a sheet lead from a winch. With
adequate wraps on the winch, there is little to no load on the cleat.
If you use a horn cleat, a single wrap all the way around the winch and a tug
on the sheet should be adequate. When done properly, the sheet tucks under
itself and cleats. There should be no reason to use a figure eight on a horn
cleat when cleating a jib sheet.
Dennis C.
>________________________________
> From: Stevan Plavsa <[email protected]>
>To: [email protected]
>Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2012 2:38 PM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List Cabin top traveller and mainsheet setup
>
>
>Right now I have a regular cleat (horn?) which is also a PITA. Aside from a
>cam cleat, what other options are there that would be appropriate in my
>application?
>
>
>Thanks,
>Steve
>
>
>
>On Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM, Rich Knowles <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>Never had a problem. I put in a large Harken and it only gets used when the
>sheet can be handled without the winch.
>>
>>Rich
>>(mobile)
>>
>>On 2012-08-02, at 16:16, Steve Thomas <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>The
only thing I don't like about cam cleats is that they can be difficult to
release under load; like when there is a sudden gust of wind and you
want to ease the main. Wouldn't it be better to locate the cleat forward of the
winch, deck space permitting?
>>
>>Steve
Thomas
>>C&C27 MKIII
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
>>Behalf
Of Rich Knowles
>>Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 3:06
PM
>>To: [email protected]
>>Subject: Re: Stus-List Cabin
top traveler and mainsheet setup
>>
>>
>>One other little thing: I installed a cam cleat on the cabin top
immediately next to the right side of the main sheet winch. In light to medium
air we don't use the winch, just drop the line in the cleat as needed. Saves a
lot of line wrapping, winching and releasing. Fast too.
>>
>>Rich
>>(mobile)
>>
>>On 2012-08-02, at 15:52, Stevan Plavsa <[email protected]>
wrote:
>>
>>
>>Thanks all! That's some great feedback. And you guys are fast!
>>I've considered moving the traveller aft, but ... it's kind of nice not
banging body parts on it in the cockpit and the expense it would incur is
prohibitive at the moment. I need new sails more than I need a new traveler
arrangement. Primary uses right now are cruising but I would like to start
racing once I have more experience. Mostly I just want things to be easier on
the crew.
>>
>>
>>I checked out the main sheet systems on Harken's site, some very good info
there. I think maybe the easiest thing right now will be to go for a 6:1
purchase.
>>I do like the "admiral's cup" setup .. I'm in the habit of sitting on the
low side and working the genoa sheets while steering anyway, adding the main to
that arrangement means I can leave my girlfriend be. Problem: I don't have
secondary winches. I do however, have a pair of Barient 28's (non ST) actually
serving as weights on a shelf at home and I would love to trade them for some
smaller self-tailers if anyone is interested. My primaries are Barient 27s,
self
tailing .. and the 28's are too big to be secondaries on my boat. Not sure if
this is a reasonable trade, I should probably just sell them but I have no idea
what they're worth. If anyone has any input I'de appreciate it.
>>
>>Lastly, I ask her to take the wheel all
the time for just these reasons! She seems to be warming up to it but in
general
she doesn't like it! She gets really nervous and I'm sure my
"suppressing criticism" face doesn't help out in that regard. I guess I'll
just keep doing what I did earlier this week and go down below for a nap!
>>
>>
>>Steve
>>
>>
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