Re: Stus-List relocating MAIN-SHEET
Dave, For similar reasons I set up Calypso’s mainsheet “Admiral’s Cup” style and left the traveller in place. Harken’s web site has a good diagram of the Admiral’s Cup main sheet system which allows for trimming the main from either side of the cockpit. Search their web site using “mainsheet systems”. Calypso’s mainsheet is continuous with one tail on each side. The tails run out from the gooseneck area of the boom to the front of the jib track, then aft along the track to the jib sheet turning block (the big a** cheek block bolted to the deck) then to the cockpit secondary winches. When the Mrs. has assumed the cruising position (AKA sitting on a cushion, book and cold drink in hand, typically blocking my effen sailing instruments) I am able to trim the main without disturbing her. The location also allows for easier trimming while single or double-handing both racing and cruising. A drawback is when we are flying the spinnaker and we want to use lazy sheets and guys. When sailing/racing shorthanded we run a dual purpose line as both sheet and guy to simplify dip pole gybes. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle [Description: Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Pamela & David via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3:09 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Pamela & David Subject: Stus-List relocating MAIN-SHEET Hello I have a C&C-34 with the mainsheet traveler on the cabin roof. Really need to move it infront of the steering wheel as my wife prefers to read during tacks. Does anyone have pictures in where/how to reposition the traveler system. Any help is appreciated. David Mudpuddle out of QCYC ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List relocating MAIN-SHEET
Hi David, I have the same set up on my 34. At first I hated not having all the controls at the helm but I must say I've come to appreciate the cockpit space. Plus, to windward, I tend to play the traveller more than the sheet, and with a Harken traveller with cam cleats on the ends, leaving enough length on the control lines gives me reach from the helm. Lastly, the best thing I did for the Admiral was upgrade the mainsheet 10ST winch to a Harken 40ST. Now she can sheet in easier in a breeze, or I can pop up there for a quick adjust myself. In cruise mode I set the mainsheet, lock the trav in the middle and tack single handedly. Wifey never spills a drop. Chuck B C&C34 Somerset, MA Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:09 PM, Pamela & David via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hello > > I have a C&C-34 with the mainsheet traveler on the cabin roof. Really need to > move it infront of the steering wheel as my wife prefers to read during > tacks. Does anyone have pictures in where/how to reposition the traveler > system. Any help is appreciated. > > David > Mudpuddle out of QCYC > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Stus-List relocating MAIN-SHEET
Hello I have a C&C-34 with the mainsheet traveler on the cabin roof. Really need to move it infront of the steering wheel as my wife prefers to read during tacks. Does anyone have pictures in where/how to reposition the traveler system. Any help is appreciated. David Mudpuddle out of QCYC ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
