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