Whether or not the traveler line is continuous or open ended at the sides is obviously matter of personal preference. On the 29-2 I had I started out with a continuous line. The problem with it was that the cockpit on that boat is small and the crew frequently got caught up on the line and tripped it thereby dumping the main. Additionally because the line lay close to the track and the Chanel for that track is so narrow in relation to the traveler car, the line could get jammed in between the car and the channel on occasion. When we made it open on both sides we eliminated most of those issues. The only problem was having to go to the low side to release it on tacks. .
Sent from my iPhone On Mar 15, 2013, at 2:07 AM, Ian Matthew <ian.matthew....@gmail.com> wrote: > 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
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