I find myself having to always reach past someone's feet to get to the main
sheet on my M-15 and I am thinking about making a change to that configuration.
I thought I would run it by some experienced M-15 owners and see if you think
this idea will fly.
My plan is to change out the main swivel cam for a double sheave box that will
allow the main sheet to pass through the teak mounting platform that currently
holds that hardware. The double rollers on this sheave box will allow for the
necessary travel of the main sheet to port and starboard. After passing the
main sheet through the wood, I would direct it through a stationary block that
is mounted at the starboard bottom side of the mounting board. This will allow
me to direct the main sheet aft while keeping it out of the cockpit area. I
would mount a new shorter swivel block just forward of the inspection port on
the starboard wall of the cockpit which ends up around 14" forward of the
transom and 6" of the deck of the cockpit. I have thought this through, but
would appreciate any comments or advice before I start drilling holes. Thank
you in advance for any thoughts or advice you might offer me about this type of
installation... Lou Aliotta
(Still
The One)
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