K2MSmith
Sustaining Member
My newly completed running rigging setup now leads all lines from mast back to cockpit. I have have two new Lewmar 40st winches and 6 Antal clutches mounted on the cabin top. It is nice that I have all the control lines within easy reach now as a single-hander but I now have moved the mess of lines from deck back to the cockpit - and there are lots of them if you include the double main sheets (fine and course adjustment). This is further made worse by the fact that I let the so-called rigger spec the new jib and main halyard ropes (big mistake - don’t let anyone specify any rope or hardware for you !!) . He supplied me with double-braided oversized lines (1/2”) that could lift my boat let alone the main/jib, so they take up a bit more space .
Given the new setup, I am wondering if some line bags would be a good solution ? the problem is that I don’t have much place to put them. I already have a mesh line bag in front of cockpit below the companionway for the main sheets. The left and right side of the cockpit just below the cabin top winches have compass (port) and instruments (starboard). I am wondering if two bags each placed on port and starboare side of lower cockpit well would work ? It would mean a little less space for your legs but would tidy up the cockpit and prevent fouls. the other default solution is just to punt on it all together and drop the lines below deck through the companionway.
Any suggestions ?
Given the new setup, I am wondering if some line bags would be a good solution ? the problem is that I don’t have much place to put them. I already have a mesh line bag in front of cockpit below the companionway for the main sheets. The left and right side of the cockpit just below the cabin top winches have compass (port) and instruments (starboard). I am wondering if two bags each placed on port and starboare side of lower cockpit well would work ? It would mean a little less space for your legs but would tidy up the cockpit and prevent fouls. the other default solution is just to punt on it all together and drop the lines below deck through the companionway.
Any suggestions ?