I suppose the advantages/disadvantages are in the eye of the beholder. My boat weighs about 20,000 pounds. The short-term weight of a person standing in the companionway adjusting the main after tacking isn’t that big of a deal.
From: Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 1:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Chuck Gilchrest Subject: Re: Stus-List traveller track/cars Harken vs others The real advantage to the windward sheeting traveler system is that someone doesn’t need to move off the rail to uncleat the leeward to pull the traveler up as you’re tacking. Assuming you already have someone on the low side grinding the jib sheets, the last thing you want coming out of a tack is a lot of weight down in the cockpit. Our boats don’t typically accelerate well when at a high angle of heel. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 1:29 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford <wolf...@erie.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List traveller track/cars Harken vs others On the 34 (like my current 42), the traveler and main sheet are located at the companionway. This means someone needs to be dedicated to the position (that is, the driver can’t handle it without leaving the wheel). If a crew member must attend to the main any way, the traveler controls are right there and easily operated. I did not see much benefit for the high price. From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: Stus-List traveller track/cars Harken vs others didn’t you find it convenient that you could always pull the car up, without releasing the other control line? You save one hand in the process. Marek From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 09:31 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford Subject: Re: Stus-List traveller track/cars Harken vs others I had a windward sheeting car on my 34 and believe they’re overrated. Just my two cents. From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:32 PM To: Dennis C. via CnC-List Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: Stus-List traveller track/cars Harken vs others If you decide on Harken, go for the “windward sheeting” traveler car. As they say in their ads, once you raced with one, you would never go back. If you are cost conscious, go for Garhauer; there is hardly better value (not to mention that they usually bend over backwards to accommodate your needs). Marek -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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