So what? Does that make it a good design for family cruising? I'd hate to think that
some kid is sitting on the leeward side and his fate depends on a small cam cleat
holding.

A center line traveler may be appropriate for a racing boat - and I've raced a number of
boats where its standard - but its a liability on a cruising boat, especially a family
cruiser.



"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Naysayers,

Traverler mounted in the cockpit. Just ONCE consider you are in a race,
you are the main sail trimmer, you are using your weigth on the high
side rail along with the helmsman, headsail trimmer. Where would you
rather have the traveler than between your feet?

There are times, when when racing. that the Jib sheets are crossed so
that the trimmer can use the wench on the high side.

Just think about it! The Helmsman has a tiller extension, the head sail
trimmer is on the rail next to the winch controlling his sail and the
main trimmer with the traveler line between his knees. Can anyone
improve on that placement of equipment for a three man crew racing? I
can't think of a better place than the cockpit for the traveler.

AND; "I'LL DRINK TO THAT!!"

Ole Thom