As the Chicago Ward Boss said, "We're behind you 110%!"

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On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:25:52 -0400, "Simple Simon" wrote:

You're right. Rather than have it right there in the
way it would be smart to put a mid-boom sheeting
traveler on the coach. The picture shows an example
of poor design.

S.Simon


Yeah, do what the Crapton did and then you can have a banana boom just like he
does, with a smile bigger than any ever found on a C&C keel.

There is no problem with the traveler right where it is on the C&C 27-5. It has
never seemed at all like a hazard, or in the way. The boat carries a relatively
tall rig, and my Mylar main is HUGE. No way the traveler could work on the coach
roof. THAT would be the bad design in this case. Meanwhile, the boom is too
short to consider a traveler at the stern. It's placed where it logically
belongs for this boat.

And contrary to what some of the armchair "experts" here think, you CAN get more
than 100% out of a boat. If you knew anything about sailing, you would know why.

BB


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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I don't much like the traveller in front of the cockpit. It
just creates a hazard.

"SkitchNYC" wrote in message
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The C&C 27 Mk V cockpit is designed for hanging out. No big winches to
get in
the way...and only a puny tiller for those who like long sticks!

Looks pretty cool to me. I like the tiller extension and the reverse
camber
coamings - sail it like a big dinghy.