No it isn't. It puts more strain on the rig and gives less
leverage to the trimmer.

"Capt" Rob wrote:
Leverage problem is easily solved with more purchase.

Except that then you need more blocks & longer line

... Swan seems to
think it works! So did C&C, Sweden...

Like I said... it was a common arrangement back in the days
of boats that were driven primarily by genoa and had small
main sails with short booms.

... would like to see a list of pricey
boats you wish you could own with mid-boom sheeting?

How about a Shannon 43?
How about a Swan 48?
How about a nice new C&C 121?

Actually, the Swan and the C&C 121 have mid-boom sheeting as
an option, and it's not one that would be chosen by a
serious sailor for the reasons I've already given.

I don't know about the Shannon 43 but it's not a performance
boat by any stretch of the imagination.

.... Perhaps you'll own one
someday and follow in my footsteps!

I don't think so. Sailing is a lot more fun. try it some time.

DSK

Except that then you need more blocks & longer line


So? For a family boat this doesn't make sense to you? Hey, I see it on
the new Tartan boats! They're all junk!
Doug, you are truly a dope! I notice you had no comment about the
toddler safety issue and the original comment is from The Handbook of
Sailing. Buh bye!

RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

the original comment is from The Handbook of
Sailing. Buh bye!

The Hand Book of Sailing???.... sounds like they stole the title from your
book ..... "The Hand-Job of Sailing"

CM

sounds like they stole the title from your
book ..... "The Hand-Job of Sailing"


Did it just get cold in here??? Brrrrr!


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
sounds like they stole the title from your
book ..... "The Hand-Job of Sailing"


Did it just get cold in here??? Brrrrr!

Oh Great!... I hope this doesn't mean you'll be quoting "Chilly Willy" now!

CM