I think I was mistaken when I said 4-1 purchase. I need to talk to Charleston yachting but I think I was trying to choose from 6-1 or 8-1. I'll let you know, I should get it set-up in two weeks. Brandon Snider
On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:12 PM, jlenox225 <[email protected]> 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] <IC27A%40yahoogroups.com>, 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 > > > > > -- Richard "Brandon" Snider 843-616-3124
