I use a double ended main sheet arrangement on my Sandpiper 565. Double blocks on the boom, a block at each quarter leading to a rotating cam cleat on each coaming. You can release or cleat the main on either side at any time. It is a little inconvenient when 4 people are in the cockpit otherwise it works well. Thanks Doug Kelch On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 6:32 PM, Wilson Frye <fryewe@mac.com> wrote:
Hey, all,
I am looking for advice on boom sheeting.
As you know, the Montgomery 17 boom sheeting is done mid-boom, with a traveler in the floor of the cockpit. I have been thinking about moving the sheet to the boom end to get the sheet out of the middle of the cockpit. I am considering installing a fiddle block on the boom end, with single block with becket on one quarter, and a single block on the other, similar to the Norsea 27 sheeting arrangement.
Has anyone made such a change, and if so, how did it work out?
Thanks for any comments.
Will