Overhaul... double mainsheet anyone?

[hp18carr]

Due to the state of neglect this c26 has seen over the years most of the running rigging is missing. It will be some time before my overhaul gets to the mast and boom, but one question has come to mind. Has anyone on this forum had dealings with a double mainsheet as illustrated on Avocet's web page a 1979 Chrysler 26. From what I've read about it, it sounds like a happy medium between a single mainsheet and a more expensive traveler system.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26 1980
Pandora (for now)

[hp18carr]

I know this question may come as a no brainer to those with true sailing experience, but us novice...I as their chief would like to hear pros and cons on this system.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26 1980
Pandora (for now)

[Guillaume C.]

I dont like this system, when I want to release main sheet I want it to be as simple as possible.

My C26 has a small traveler on the upper cockpit floot, just in front of the entrance to cabin. I liked the setup as it is close to hands when seated to make adjustements, release sheet or to brake the boom by hand when jibing (in moderate wind only, stronger I do it by sheet)

The traveler is pretty small and not that much usefull, it could be central and be fine, you just play more with the boom vang


I also heard opinion of people who like the double mainsheet system so... up to you!

[frankyd]

Since no one else is responding let me throw my hat in the ring. I think you have described it well as a compromise in performance between a single sheet and a traveler. It is much cheaper than a traveler and the traveler on my 26' obstructs some degree of your forward view. I feel like the traveler gives more control of the boom particularly during tacks.

Frank

[tgentry]

As stated, the double main sheet means having to release two lines if you have to really dump wind from the main.

It will also require a lot more fiddling when tacking than a traveler.

I don't care for travelers that get in the way of the companionway, just as a convenience thing.

So for us, the stock mainsheet and boom vang is the best setup.

[Guillaume C.]

BTW the mainsheet that is in front of the companion way(on my setup, not original) is not really a bad thing, we often found ourself grabbing it as an extra hand-hold when getting out of the cabin

[hp18carr]

Thanks for the contriburions; others feel free to chime in.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26 1980
Pandora (for now)

[lecker68]

This is only a personal preference if I need to get the boom in closer to windward I will bring the vang from mast bail to windward toe rail.

[Holiday]

I would prefer a traveler system over the two main sheets. It is much easire to trim and in the end is not that much more expensive than the extra mainsheet blocks, line, and cleat.

[sailbob2]

Terrence; CRYSTA has a double mainsheet, like others have commented can be a pain at times, at others time though, having complete control at all times is great. I'm moving to a traveler for the convinence, but will have to add a boom brake for the safety factor in heavy weather.

[hp18carr]

It sounds like a double mainsheet system has not won over to many people. Having no mainsheet or boom vang at all at this point, I'll try Tom and Cathy's stock idea. A stock boom vang I can find, but I have yet to find a stock mainsheet. If I find I'll need to build one from scrach what parts will I need?

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26 1980
Pandora (for now)

[EmergencyExit]

Terrence,
Stock mainsheet is single block, double block, and single block with becket.

Pic is here
http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/imag ... nual08.jpg

[hp18carr]

E.E.

Thanks I should take the time to read all of this online Chrysler manual it holds more information than I first belived.

Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26 1980
Pandora (for now)

[EmergencyExit]

You're welcome, always.