Calypso's traveler is on top of the cabin, just forward of the companion way (Named companion way because one of your f'n companions is always in the way.)
Several others mentioned changing the blocks (increasing purchase). I visit to Harken or Garhaurer's (sp?) web site will also give some ideas about reducing friction under load. Calypso's main sheet has a double purchase between the boom and traveler then runs forward to the gooseneck. At the gooseneck I have two Harken carbo blocks (size for your boat's working sheet load) that send the main sheet out and down to the forward end of the jib sheet track (on the side deck). I have a low friction, stand up sheet block on each track that sends the main sheet aft to the jib/genoa sheet turning (cheek) block. The main sheet then terminates at Calypso's cockpit secondary winches on each side. Harken has a great web site. They have a "Tech Corner" with diagrams of this main sheet set-up. Look under "Admiral's Cup 4:1 main sheet system". They also have calculators to determine the Max Safe Working Load for each block. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:14 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Cabin top traveler and mainsheet setup Steve, I am totally interested. Is your traveler on top of the cabin? My Viking 33 has a coach-top traveler and I have yet to set it up as i'm not launched yet...I know! Next week! (I've never said that before!) ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Cabin top traveler and mainsheet setup Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 16:50:47 +0000 Steve, Are you expecting to mainly race or cruise? What wind range do you expect to spend most of your time in? On Calypso, with mainly cruising with the family in mind I have copied the grand prix racer style main sheet where it leads down both sides to the cockpit secondary winches. I am able to leave the wife in cruise mode (book and cold drink in hand) and adjust the main sheet to my hearts content from the helm. Let me know if you are interested in more details. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:34 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Cabin top traveler and mainsheet setup Hi All, Newish owner of a C&C 32 and I've been wondering about my mainsheet arrangement lately. Seems I don't have enough purchase, the winch is always required and this is the only boat I've ever been on that the winch is required to handle the main, maybe this is a normal thing, I don't know because I'm not that experienced and this is also the only boat I've ever been on with a cabin top traveler. You can see my arrangement here: http://newimages.yachtworld.com/resize/1/82/59/3648259_0_20110606112912_4_0.jpg?f=/1/82/59/3648259_0_20110606112912_4_0.jpg&w=600&h=450&t=1317658943000 That is not my boat, just another C&C 32 I found on yachtworld but the setup is the same except that i have the added complexity of a dodger. What are my options to make sheeting the main easier on my crew? Right now it's a PITA so the crew is reluctant to make minor adjustments in sail trim which annoys me but i kind of understand .. especially when it's blowing 15+, the winch is a one speed non tailer and the crew is generally my 120lb girlfriend :) scenario: "ease the main" "don't make me ease the main if you're just going to get me to harden it again" "baby, just ease it until it luffs and then bring it in a touch" Five minutes later I have nearly the correct sail trim. Is the winch always going to be necessary or can I add some tackle and route the line somehow so that it's easier and more accessible? I come from a Mirage 24 that had a bridgedeck mounted traveller and the main sheet on that was a piece of cake, one hand on the tiller, the other on the sheet. I'm not expecting that kind of setup due to the location of the traveler but surely there is a better way. Thanks, Steve
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