[C320-list] helm accessible winches

[JJ Morrison]

Warren;
I sail Luffin Life using the same technique. The AH works very well up to about 15kts of breeze and will handle up to 20 but not as well. Once we get into those conditions the "Admiral" reluctantly agrees to take the wheel!
Cheers
JohnM
1999 #574
 

> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:44:11 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] helm accessible winches
> 
> I single-hand our 320 in the sense that I often don't ask for any help from
> the Admiral. Sometimes I'll bring both jib sheets back to the helm and
> handle them from there while tending the wheel. Or, I'll stand in front of
> the pedestal to handle the jib and let the autopilot do the tack. I choose
> one or the other based on wind conditions and point of sail. Then, get her
> settled on a new tack and trim the sails while the A/P steers.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nat Antler [mailto:nantler at pacbell.net] 
> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 3:10 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] helm accessible winches
> 
> Has anyone installed additional winches accessible at the helm for easier
> single handling?
> Nat, "Natiki" hull # 161
>