OK, as I learn more I see the benefit of improving the traveler to a ball bearing unit that is easily adjustable. Mine must be original as it has detents to pin it in place, and doesn't adjust or slide easily. I've read Jerry's post about the ball bearing traveler, and I want to make sure I understand before I buy parts or drill holes. It sounds like one end of the control line anchors to a strap eye mounted on a side of the cockpit, goes around a sheave on the car, back through a Harken H 83 block (what is this? I can't find anything with this H 83 designation. Some sort of vertical mounted block?), to the v-cleat mounted above, then leave some slack control line, and head to the other side by a v-cleat, through Harken block, around sheave on car and back to a strap eye. Is that correct? Any corrections to this or details on the block would be appreciated. I checked the photosite, but didn't see anything showing this. Regarding the mainsheet, we're finding that in winds above 15mph or so, my wife can't easily release or pull in the mainsheet. She not wimpy either, although she does have some titanium plate and screws in a forearm that causes some discomfort at those loads. And I admit it's got some good force on it. In the past I've read about people increasing the mechanical advantage, but I couldn't find anything specific when recently searching. Are you changing all blocks to some other configuration? A split system? Any thoughts here would be appreciated too. I want to set this up so Robin can operate helm or headsail/jib comfortably.Thanks! (again) LOLGerry