Has anyone installed a Mainsheet Traveler? It would seem I could point better when going to windward if I could get the main over a bit more. If anyone has done this, how did you do this, type, brand, etc. Or was it home-made?
Jack
Jack,
The following link shows Sea Dragon's modified Traveler...
http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Traveler.htm
I replaced everything with Harken parts (see the complete list of parts at the bottom of the page). I have been very happy with the installation after several years of use.
Garner
Jack,
If you owned a cutter or the sloop, an upgrade to the main traveler could be worth it. On the ketch, the smaller main area will reduce the improvement. A higher centered main will only reduce the mizzens effectivness upwind.
Dale
Garner,
I see you got the parts from Alpha Rigging. Did they actually do the installation or did you do it? I'm thinking of seeing if they will do it for me. I figure I'll run into them at the Annapolis Boat Show & see if they will do it. My main concern is how to rig up the backing plates under the headliner. There seems to be a void between the headliner and the deck. And by the way the one you have is just what I want. It looks great.
Jack
Jack,
Yes Steve did all of the work and he & his team did a wonderful job.... Steve has since sold the Alpha rigging to Atlantic Rigging and taken off to sail the world... With that said of all the upgrades I have done, the traveler upgrade has to be in the top 5....
Garner
Garner,
Thanks for the info. I will definitely get in touch with Atlantic when I get in Annapolis for the boat Show.
Jack
I also have a Harken on a bridge, just forward of the sliding hatch. It is very handy to be able to power up or de-power the main as conditions change a little. My only problem is convincing my wife (competitive nature of hers) that I really want it depowered when the rails are in the water.... :o She wanted to keep it fully powered up......