I tried out the system today and it really didn't work that well. When doing a gybe with the 3:1 configuration, all the lines got tangled up and it was basically a mess. The 6:1 was nice though. I am thinking of abandoning this setup and trying something different. Basically, taking one line to the gooseneck and then back through a block to a cleat on the cabin top or to a free winch. I have two free winches on the cabin top. One end aft and one forward. It would take two crew to do a fast gybe but at least all the lines would not get tangled. Also, this would allow the mainsheet trimmer to sit on the rail and trim from there at the aft of the cabin top. There would still be the option to trim from the stern using the swivel block cam cleat when crushing, or from a winch on the cabin top for that matter. I need to work out the blocks so it is fair.
Allen
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07-19-2009, 05:37 PM
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