Dave,

If you are referring to my setup then I have 3:1 on the course adjust at
the cabin top winch and jammer.  Then I have the 4:1 which pulls on the end
of the 3:1 at the traveller.  The combined effect is 12:1.  That's how it
works and allows hand trimming of the mainsheet.

Josh




On Thu, Nov 19, 2020, 09:11 David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am surprised that this setup works well for you and want to figure out
> why.  I have the double-ended setup on my main that Chuck describes except
> I have 5:1 at the traveller/cam cleat and the other end led forward and
> then back to a stopper and cabin top winch.  I like the setup so that I can
> use the traveller end for lighter wind to quickly haul in the main or let
> it out.  In heavier winds, I use the winch end to control.  However, even
> with 5:1 on the traveller,  there is no way I could ever tighten the main
> sufficiently for upwind work by hand with winds above 10 knots.  It
> requires the winch to generate enough power.  So I am surprised that with
> the 6:1 (and larger main: 37 vs. 34+) you could haul the main in by hand
> with this setup.  I imagine it is more efficient with the pulling angles of
> the blocks, and less friction, but could it make that much difference?  Dave
>
> S/V Aries
> 1990 C&C 34+
> New London, CT
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Some of the questions that come up on the list are such repeats and are
> easier to explain with videos than with pictures or words... Yes I have a
> few videos.
>
> Those are standard garhauer components but for the bigger one I removed
> the cam cleat so as to create a location for the smaller block to attach.
> I discussed a formal modification with the guys at garhauer but never
> really got anywhere.
>
> Here are some more individual pics.
> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yY3Qtbi1VSllwM3M
>
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C&C 37+
> Solomons, MD
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2020, 11:19 Chuck Saur <cssau...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Josh!!  Really nice setup and exactly what I was looking for!  I
>> assume those are standard Garhauer blocks?  You must have quite a YouTube
>> library by now!
>>
>>
>> *Chuck Saur*
>>
>> 517 490-5926 Cell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 11:06 AM Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> https://youtu.be/VNUGnNAGsDo
>>>
>>> Josh Muckley
>>> S/V Sea Hawk
>>> 1989 C&C 37+
>>> Solomons, MD
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 18, 2020, 09:29 Chuck Saur <cssau...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello gang...thinking about spending boat bucks already.  My mainsheet
>>>> has the original setup, going from 3:1 at the traveler, along the boom to
>>>> block at mast collar, and back through a stopper to a winch.
>>>> I've seen pics of different configurations, the enviable upgrade seems
>>>> where the mainsheet stays at the traveler in the cockpit, and has a
>>>> two-speed setup with camcleats.  With my wife and I usually doing the
>>>> sailing, the purchase and size would need to be significant enough to
>>>> enable either of us to pull the main in under a blow, without a winch and
>>>> avoiding cardiac issues.  So any of you 37/40 owners have experience and
>>>> suggestions with mainsheet configurations to offer before I help some
>>>> supply house achieve their sales quota this month? Thanking anyone in
>>>> advance!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *Chuck Saur*
>>>>
>>>> 517 490-5926 Cell
>>>>
>>>>
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