Hi George
I sail a M17 and single hand it quite easily
with no special rigging to the cockpit.
The 17 is small enough that you can handle the
sheets from a position in the hatchway.
Standing there, the mast is right in frony of you.
I have turning blocks and cam cleats mounted on the
cabin top but never run the lines thru them as it
seems unnecessary. Just reach up and grab the main halyard, pull the sail up and
cleat it off.
Ditto for the jib.
It all can be handled from a standing position in
front of the hatchway, if the load on the sails is troublesome
just head up a little into the wind to ease
it.
Wayne M17
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 9:05
AM
Subject: M_Boats: Singlehandling
Has any one rigged a M17 for single handling, that is
lead all lines to the cockpit?
If so I sure would like to hear about
how you did it. Main to starboard jib to port, blocks used layout, etc., any
pictures would be great also as I am a visual communicator. I talk with my
hands:-)
George
Boatless (but not for long)
We cannot direct the wind,
but we can adjust our
sails.
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