toddbrsd
Ex-Viking, Now Native American
Hi folks,
I am the new owner of a 1976 E27, (Already have the lingo down!). This is my first sailboat at the age of 46. Can you say mid-life crisis! I have been taking lessons at OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship since November, starting with the 14' Lido, then 30' Shields, and now on a 42' Catalina. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this website since considering the purchase about 3 weeks ago. OK now for the Newbie question. The E27, with wheel steering, has the (what I thought) main sheet on the traveler directly in front of the wheel. I just noticed today, 2 additional main sheets running, one port and one starboard to the cockpit. The sheets are fairly short, barely reaching the the steering area. Can someone enlighten me on what those are intended for? Also, the pulleys?? (alright probably not the right term) are attached to one of the stanchions. Even with my limited knowledge, does not seem right. I have attached pictures for reference. Taken with my cell phone so I apologize for the clarity, or lack thereof.
Thanks
Todd
E-27
Hull #1000
Alamitos Bay
I am the new owner of a 1976 E27, (Already have the lingo down!). This is my first sailboat at the age of 46. Can you say mid-life crisis! I have been taking lessons at OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship since November, starting with the 14' Lido, then 30' Shields, and now on a 42' Catalina. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this website since considering the purchase about 3 weeks ago. OK now for the Newbie question. The E27, with wheel steering, has the (what I thought) main sheet on the traveler directly in front of the wheel. I just noticed today, 2 additional main sheets running, one port and one starboard to the cockpit. The sheets are fairly short, barely reaching the the steering area. Can someone enlighten me on what those are intended for? Also, the pulleys?? (alright probably not the right term) are attached to one of the stanchions. Even with my limited knowledge, does not seem right. I have attached pictures for reference. Taken with my cell phone so I apologize for the clarity, or lack thereof.
Thanks
Todd
E-27
Hull #1000
Alamitos Bay
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