Last year I converted my M15 from the std transom setup to a traveler across the cockpit seats just in front of the hatch. It is surprising how quickly one becomes adjusted to taking that extra step when maneuvering in and out of the cabin. I find that the extra length of the traveler is worth having it on the seat. IMHO having it on the floor of the cockpit would restrict the amount of travel to make the effort ineffective.. I do not find it obstructing the ability to use the cockpit seats. George "We Can Not Control the Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails" On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 11:52 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
You have an M17, or an M15? The M15 is on the transom, yes...never seen an M17 with that...?
cheers, John S.
On 02/04/2016 09:29 PM, Jazzy wrote:
Mine hooks onto the corners of the transom! It's weird but clears up the cockpit completely..
Jazz On Feb 4, 2016 11:17 PM, "John Schinnerer" <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
A question for those who know the history & reasoning...
At some point the traveler on the M17 was moved from just aft of the companionway to further back in the cockpit (not sure how far back, can anyone give a measurement? Half way? Two-thirds? Just in front of tiller? Or...?).
Why was it moved, and what are the pros and cons of each location?
Mine is a '74 so the original was just behind companionway. But some previous owner of my M17 installed a big wide windward sheeting traveler, mounted on top of the cockpit seats (forward, approximately above where the original was).
It is in the way in multiple ways - blocks regular use of seat space, lounging use of seat space, companionway access.
I am going to reduce the width and remount on cockpit floor. Before I do that I'd like to hear why I should keep it forward where the original traveler was, or, why I should move it back where the newer M17 travelers are.
thanks, John S.
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- Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john@eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com