I have the mid-boom traveler and do not go up to the mast and back to
the starboard winch.
Instead have a ratchet block on the traveler.
It does make it a lot easier to handle the mainsheet
Here are some decent pictures.
http://racelkn.com/mainsheet1.jpg
http://racelkn.com/mainsheet2.jpg
jlenox225 wrote:
I have the wheel version. I dont know that I want to put anything else in the
cockpit to work around by moving the traveler forward of the wheel. I do like
the idea Brandon has about putting a block with cam cleat directly on the
traveler. With the righ purchase, you should be able to trim without the winch
since you are cutting out the 3 turning blocks . I look forward to hearing how
his set up works.
Jeff
5641
In [email protected], Tim Millar <seascoutshi...@...> 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
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