[Public-List] Jib sheet winch

[George Dinwiddie]

Gordon Laco wrote:
> Good day Roger - 
> 
> Having the main genoa sheet winches aft is an anomaly; I have never seen
> that done in an A30.
> 
> Normally, the forward pads are for the main winches.  The sheet is led from
> the clew of the sail through a moveable sheet block, then to a stationary
> foot block that sets the sheet up to approach the winch at the correct angle
> whatever position the sheet block is in.  my A30, a liner boat, has a
> lifeline stanchion in just the right position to serve as the anchor for the
> foot block, which we shackle to the bale on the stanchion base.
> 
> If you like I can send you pictures or a drawing off-list.

Gord, if you'd like to send them to me, I'd be glad to post them on the 
website.

  - George

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