If you find that you still prefer the convenience of mid-boom sheeting, I can recommend the Garhauer traveler. They sell a kit for customized for C27 upgrades that comes with everything. I uploaded a few pictures of my setup here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC27A/photos/album/1831038236/pic/list I replaced the curved traveler after two seasons and have never been sorry. The Garhauer has always been easy to adjust even in high winds and we get much better control compared to the old curved type. I do have mixed feelings about the mid-boom setup. It limits the effective range of the traveler, and also can make it hard to get the leech smooth compared to the end boom. However, the position of the mainsheet trimmer in the pit is better for weight distribution. Nothing is perfect, I suppose, but it has worked for us. Regards, Jim Reinardy C27 #4223 "Irie" Milwaukee, WI From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judith Blumhorst, DC Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IC27A] Re: Main sheet trim Tim, I took a look at the pic of your setup, which is pretty typical for the mid-boom C27 mainsheet. <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC27A/photos/recent/1086047754/view> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IC27A/photos/recent/1086047754/view I can't be sure looking at the picture, but it looks like the lines might be chafing against the cheeks of the blocks and creating extra friction. The lead doens't look fair to me. If that's the case, using twisted shackles or swivels to attache the blocks to the bails will give you a more fair lead with less chafe and friction. Fair winds and fair leads, Judy B _____ From: Lee Scott <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 8:28:04 AM Subject: [IC27A] Re: Main sheet trim Tim, I just uploaded a photo of my setup to the photos section, under 'Blown Away' Lee Scott '87 C-27 #6350 --- In ic...@yahoogroups. <mailto:IC27A%40yahoogroups.com> com, Tim Millar <seascoutship76@ ...> wrote: > > Brandon, > > I've been thinking along those lines. Do you have a photo of your new > setup, or a parts list you could post? > > Thanks; I'm sure this will help Jeff also. > > Tim > 6254 > > > I have the same set-up as you but I haven't had the boat out sailing > yet. Anytime you go through so many turning blocks you add friction > to the system. What you describe does sound excessive though. I > decided to get a 4-1 or 6-1 purchase and just sheet directly from the > traveller. Freeing up my starboard winch and taking the friction out > of the system. SHould make it easier to race and singlehand also. > > Brandon > 5886 >
