"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I have self-tailers, but only use them if I have crew or
I know I'm not
going to do much tacking/jibing.

Huh? Why?

Mostly because it's easier to not have to get the sheet in the self-tailer.
It's a lot easier to just put the line on a cleat just behind the winch.

I only use a winch handle when my or my
crew's timing is off or it's a big boat and we need to
jibe in high winds.
Remember, you can always get the helmsman to head up
briefly to help you
trim in a sheet.

Why?

Ego.


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