[C320-list] Additional cockpit winches

[Andrew Santangelo]

Brian,

Let me see if I can answer some of your questions here:

* The best thing to do is get an autopilot.  When single or double  
handed (or if I want to have fun), I can have the autopilot do the  
steering work when trimming the sails or tacking or gybing.   It is  
very easy and works well.

* I did add a second set of winches, but for a different reason - the  
second set is for the spinnaker lines.  They are behind the first  
set.  If you are running spinnakers you will need it for the most  
part, though I guess for basic cruising you could pack-up the genny,  
then fly the spinnaker using the same winches.  Not great for racing  
and not a good general option.  And yes blocks were added for the  
Spinnaker.

Best Regards,
Andrew

C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333


On Jan 22, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Amirault Family - S&B wrote:

> Has anyone added a second set of genoa sheet winches by the wheel  
> where they
> can be accessed by the helmsman? My sail life would be easier if I  
> could do
> my own sheet adjustment from behind the wheel.
>
>
>
> If you have done this, how well will this solve the problem given  
> where you
> identified the new winches had to go based on all those things above  
> and
> below deck that limited the placement location?
>
>
>
> The current winches are accompanied by a turning block. Did your  
> install
> allow you to continue to use this block, or were new ones required?  
> If you
> had to install new blocks, how and where was this done?
>
>
>
> Thanks;
>
>
>
> Brian Amirault
>
> Waltzing Bear, too
>