Speaking of jibsheet cleating, does anyone out there have Barton Winchers mounted on their M17 jibsheet winches? I have read mixed reviews - some like them and some don't - and would be interested in the evaluation of actual users on a boat like mine. I think that expectations have a lot to do with opinions, that is, if you expect them to work like self-tailers you're probably going to be disappointed. I would just like to know if they make grinding the winch and cleating the jibsheet any easier when single-handing. I now have the stock jam cleat mounted on the coaming aft of the winch, which is not the handiest position for re-cleating when you're on the high side. Thanks for any opinions. Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220814837x1201410725/aol?redir=http... %3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62)
Rick, I have them on my M17. Don't use them much, it' easier to just use the cleat. They do, however, work pretty much as advertised. Ken M17 306 ----- Original Message ----- From: <JDavies104@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 2:57 PM Subject: M_Boats: Winchers
Speaking of jibsheet cleating, does anyone out there have Barton Winchers mounted on their M17 jibsheet winches? I have read mixed reviews - some like them and some don't - and would be interested in the evaluation of actual users on a boat like mine. I think that expectations have a lot to do with opinions, that is, if you expect them to work like self-tailers you're probably going to be disappointed. I would just like to know if they make grinding the winch and cleating the jibsheet any easier when single-handing. I now have the stock jam cleat mounted on the coaming aft of the winch, which is not the handiest position for re-cleating when you're on the high side. Thanks for any opinions.
Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L
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