Yes it is - makes it easy to release the leeward traveler line when you tack.
Ian On Thursday, March 14, 2013, Joel Aronson wrote: > Is the traveler control line a continuous line? > > Joel Aronson > > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 11:07 PM, Ian Matthew <ian.matthew....@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Tim & John, > > Here is my setup. Only drawback is that it doesn't work well > single-handed. But as I only race fully crewed, it's not a problem for me. > > Here are the photo's (Don't look at the varnish on the companionway - job > for a little later when it gets a bit warmer and less likely to rain!) > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.49.13.jpg > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.49.35.jpg > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.49.45.jpg > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.49.52.jpg > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.49.59.jpg > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.50.11.jpg > > https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16196194/Siento_el_Viento_Traveler_setup/2013-03-14%2012.50.16.jpg > > Yes - there is a lot of mainsheet, but again it isn't much of a problem. > > Ian > > > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 12:03 PM, <johnr...@aol.com> wrote: > > Ian: > I would very much like to see your set up, as well. Not at all pleased > with the present traveler system on my 29-2. > > John McLaughlin > "Falcon" > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ian Matthew <ian.matthew....@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thu, Mar 14, 2013 2:15 pm > Subject: Re: Stus-List mainsheet blocks for 29' > > Tim, > > I'll try and visit my boat this lunchtime and I'll take some photos for > you. I replaced the original traveller track with a harken track and car > (making sure I bought the compatible both hole pitch rather than the new > one - I bought it from Mauri Pro and it fitted the old holes perfectly) > > I have a double sheet system with a trim setup - you'll see in the > photos. This allows me to flatten the main really hard - very important in > sailing San Francisco Bay. > > Ian > > > On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, tim wrote: > > Hi,**** > ** ** > I’m in the process of replacing the traveler, mainsheet blocks on my > 29’. Think I still have original equipment and is in the cockpit. Can > others provide me with types of blocks they use or recommendations? I > viewed the Harken site, with recommendation a 6:1 triple block system > (hexratchet at the base). A local sailmaker stated these fail quite often > and have a lot of friction due to the twist. He recommended a 5:1 system. > **** > ** ** > > -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29 mk 1 San Francisco Bay Sent from my iPad using Gmail Mobile
_______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
