I had something very similar on my boat (4:1 one end to the cam cleat, the other to the winch). I changed it to a 6:1/3:1 arrangement. No need to run it back to the mast. The 6:1 purchase is much better even in high winds; the 3:1 works better when you quickly need to sheet in the main (e.g. during the gybe). In the process I freed one of the cabin top clutches (the vang lives there now). I worked with Garhauer (Guido). A picture is here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wuwtex47cni6397/20140830_160655.jpg?dl=0.
Garhauer would tell you that if your traveller is old, you may want to replace it (and they have many options to choose from (;-)). One of the problem is if you have a traveller like mine, where the the pull on the traveller is up front (as opposed to above the car), because when you pull the car, it gets twisted on the track creating extra friction. Marek 1994 C270, “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 11:40 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Re: Stus-List Boom Mainsheet Connections Hi Steve- I like my current arrangement. I have a double block with cam mounted on the traveller. That runs to three blocks on the boom and then forward to the mast and back to a clutch and winch on the cabin top. In lighter winds, it can all be controlled with the cam on the traveller. In higher winds, the winch is used. The double ended configuration gives me lots of flexibility depending on the situation. I will send a picture off list. Dave PS- I find the traveller very hard to move in +10 knot winds. Still haven’t solved the source of that problem but I don’t think it is the configuration. I plan to disassemble and replace the bearings this winter and see if that helps. On Sep 26, 2015, at 11:06 PM, Stephen Thorne via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: All, I would like to improve the mainsheet / traveler set up on my 1990 34+ and was looking for advise on best ways to improve original factory set up. Any suggestions on where to get detailed info on improvement options? Thank you Steve Deja Vu Sent from my iPhone Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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