For a 150, the block needs to be well aft of the winch. I'm assuming your 150 has tell-tales and you know how to use them to adjust twist. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Goodyear <rbgoodyear@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 3:30 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Winches on my M17 I have a M17 Hull #502 built in 1993. I sailed her for a number of years and could never figure out why the winches are canted out. My wife and I barrel race on Barnegat Bay in NJ and have a difficult time trimming the 150 jib as the line is always crossed over. Any comments on crew positioning are welcome. Thanks -- Best Regards, Bob Goodyear rbgoodyear@gmail.com 732.684.1738 c