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D Parker D Parker is offline
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Default Weather Helm

Simplest solution based on the rig being setup correctly is to Flatten the
Mainsail. Outhaul, Cunningham/Halyard, Vang and Backstay cranked on..
Ease the traveler before dumping main sheet.

DP
"Matt" wrote in message
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I've got a (new to me) 1992 Beneteau First 310
(http://coconut.ereidy.com/) that has some pretty severe weather helm
when the wind blows above about 15 knots. How realistic is it to think
that I can trim her up to the point that I can eliminate it? Is there
an order of preference in going about reducing it? Thanks, -Matt