Thanks Jerry, I really appreciate the input. Larry On Sun, 17 Feb 2002 14:40:56 -0800 "Jerry Mongomery" <jmbn@innercite.com> writes: Hi Larry- the later location (further back) is an improvement. I don't remember the measurement offhand, but the idea is to put the traveller between the skipper and the crew. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Yake To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:02 PM Subject: M_Boats: Mainsheet traveler I plan on replacing the mainsheet traveler on my M17 with a roller bearing model complete with control lines, blocks, etc. for windward sheeting under load. My boat is a 1976 model with mid-boom sheeting and the existing traveler is clear forward on the cockpit floor right behind the main hatch. I see on the newer models the traveler and boom attachment are a couple feet further back. This looks like a handier arrangement for being able to make adjustments while at the tiller without having to reach forward through your passengers legs (although they may be shapely ones). I'm thinking I will change my boat to this set-up unless there are good reasons not to. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Larry Y. M17 #200 Tullamore