Re: The case for the 3:1 mainsheet...

Magico1@aol.com
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:51:18 EDT

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http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Eric, I understand what you are saying about the unbalanced mainsheet.
However I don't agree with you. When tacking, I bring her about slowly as not
to break her speed, then I let the jib bring her around to my heading.If you
put the helm over hard, then have to fall off to get your speed up you loose
ground.
If you are comfortable with your 3 to 1 setup keep it. But the NEW Potters
have a 4 to 1 setup with 3 lines on the starboard side and 1 on port. I
wouldn't think of sailing with a setup like this. You don't need a longer
mainsheet, or extra hardware to make it right. Jerry Barrilleaux

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