Sunday, July 27, 2008

Traveler, Main Sheet Design...



I've been designing the traveler and main sheet system for weeks now including purchasing Harken parts, test fitting components and endlessly walking the docks looking for ideas. I think we've decided on a solid system that will be both simple and efficient. It's going to be a double-ended main sheet which means we'll be able to adjust the main sheet from either side depending on the tack we're on. Also, there will be double line clutches for the main sheet and traveler, freeing up the winches for genoa sheets as well...it'll all make sense when it's installed. For now, just use your imagination and trust that it's going to be a fine sailing machine.

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