I always liked mid-boom sheeting on my M15. Although it didn't offer the mech. advantage that boom end does, it was sufficient for my needs. And since I sailed mostly single-handed, crew movement was not a problem. I changed out the bullseye swivel base cleat for something a little fancier, but by and large, and again because I mostly sailed single-handed, I found the mid-boom control a good fit for what I always considered a one-person boat. Some argue boom end is better for shaping the main sail, but again, I didn't find mid-boom problematic for that. Just another POV. t On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Kearns, Kevin P <kkearns@pitt.edu> wrote:

Interesting idea, Dan. That might also give me the option to use either the old or new block, depending on whether or not I have crew aboard. I'd like to avoid drilling holes in the cockpit if possible.

-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Rich Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 2:35 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Reroute M15 Mainsheet

Another method would be to use a "head knocker" ratchet block and cleat placed where the current block is at the middle of the boom. The main sheet would terminate and be controlled there, and then just hang into the cockpit. I have never tried one, but it does clear out the cockpit.

Daniel Rich Kestrel M15 #208

On 11/4/2014 11:32 AM, Kearns, Kevin P wrote:

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The mainsheet on the M-15 leads from the boom down to the block and cleat located at the forward end of the cockpit near the centerboard line. This is perfectly convenient for me, the skipper, but I notice that if I have crew aboard they must step over or around the sheet when moving from side to side. Has anyone rerouted the sheet, moving it aft a foot or two on the boom and then straight down to a block installed on the cockpit floor, thereby leaving space for the crew to move unimpaired? If yes, any advice on how to do it? I am thinking that I would first fasten (epoxy plus screws) a wood square to the cockpit floor, then attach the new block and cleat with screws or recessed bolts.

Thanks, Kevin M-15 #518 "Scout"

Thanks, Mike. This is very helpful. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of mrh219--- via montgomery_boats Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 4:51 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Reroute M15 Mainsheet The easy solution I used to get the mainsheet away from the feet of crew (which can be a problem) was to put a block on the traveler, and clip  a becket/block/cam onto the end of the boom.  Rethread the sheet, and you have end-boom sheeting.  When I am by myself, I just remove that fitting, replace with standard block and run line down to standard cam.  No epoxy, no holes, and sail shape does not seemed to be negatively affected.  Have a picture of it somewhere. Mike  m-15 "Anne Bonny"   From: "Kearns, Kevin P" <kkearns@pitt.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 2:32 PM Subject: M_Boats: Reroute M15 Mainsheet The mainsheet on the M-15 leads from the boom down to the block and cleat located at the forward end of the cockpit near the centerboard line. This is perfectly convenient for me, the skipper, but I notice that if I have crew aboard they must step over or around the sheet when moving from side to side. Has anyone rerouted the sheet, moving it aft a foot or two on the boom and then straight down to a block installed on the cockpit floor, thereby leaving space for the crew to move unimpaired? If yes, any advice on how to do it? I am thinking that I would first fasten (epoxy plus screws) a wood square to the cockpit floor, then attach the new block and cleat with screws or recessed bolts. Thanks, Kevin M-15 #518 "Scout"