K2MSmith
Sustaining Member
I’ve sailed my ( new to me ) boat for about 4 months now and I’ve developed a list of “single hand” optimizations I’d like to do . Flaking the main is not easy with a huge boom and in windy conditions where I may want to drop if quick , I’ve decided that retractable lazy jacks are what I need so we are in the process of installing a 3-point dyneema rope system. It’s going to work well with my existing ( but new sail cover ).
Next on list . We installed a new mast track system a few months ago and it works very well. I can raise main without a winch at the mast by hand . I have two outstanding issues . 1) The older clutches need to be replaced and 2) the main halyard / reef line winch at mast is old / anemic and needs to replaced with a new self-tailer both ( clutch and winch ) require epoxy fill / redrill new deck holes .
So choices.., do we redrill in place or do we consider moving the winch back and run reef / halyard control lines though a deck organizer back to cockpit ? I’d like to hear your opinions , especially if you’ve had both setups .
Next on list . We installed a new mast track system a few months ago and it works very well. I can raise main without a winch at the mast by hand . I have two outstanding issues . 1) The older clutches need to be replaced and 2) the main halyard / reef line winch at mast is old / anemic and needs to replaced with a new self-tailer both ( clutch and winch ) require epoxy fill / redrill new deck holes .
So choices.., do we redrill in place or do we consider moving the winch back and run reef / halyard control lines though a deck organizer back to cockpit ? I’d like to hear your opinions , especially if you’ve had both setups .