I have open ended traveler car control lines that go through turning blocks to cam cleats on the bulkhead directly above the traveler. That is a reasonable compromise for the way I sail the boat because actually I do very little traveler adjusting under sail. I find that the boat works quite well with the car centered and sheet just about close hauled with the 2 upper tell tales streaming straight back when sailing upwind.I do however drop the traveler car to leeward in prolonged wind above about 17 apparent which is also when the clew outhaul, Cunningham and mainsheet get tensioned to flatten the main. Using that up to 21 apparent is reasonably fast and comfortable and a furled headsail is a benefit.
I know some owners have used turning blocks to bring the traveler controls further aft to the helm.maybe that would be convenient.IMHO the Harken windward sheeting traveler is the best Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Pat Nevitt Sent: March 15, 2013 10:02 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List mainsheet blocks for 29' 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 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5677 - Release Date: 03/15/13
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