mcp 32 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 What are peoples thoughts on a double mainsheet vs a traveller? For cruising, not racing purposes. With a double main sheet, you have some accidental jibe prevention. Do you need a vang? More cockpit space? What are the practical downsides? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 if you dont have a traveller, a vang, and a cunningham, then you cant get a proper shape in the mainsail, so its not so efficient. Not being efficient means more heel and less drive. Its well worth setting up properly, IMO. If you need jybe prevention, use a preventer, or a boom brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 If you have a decent vang setup, all you lose without having a traveller is the ability to haul the boom above centre? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I have used the double sheet system on the catana cats. Works well. Zero loss of adjustability or sail trim. Don't think it would work as well on a mono. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Works well on wharram cats to the boom is locked in position and is well controlled. Cheaper than a wide traveller and safer when gybing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcp 32 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Okay...So keeping the Vang and having a Pad eye near the toe rail on port and starboard and in the centre of the cockpit, to attach my twin mainsheets to. Is a traveller still worth being a major cockpit obstruction for cruising? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wild violet 38 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I dont think so i have a traveller and never move the block cant see any advantage if you have a vang,my boats not a racer though.only disadvantage with 2 mainsheets is lots of rope in your cockpit,rather that than bruised shins though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 If the traveller is across the middle of the cockpit, get rid of it and you'll never look back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Three high profile deaths in the last year or so from travellers in cockpits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Certainly the traveler on the cabin top, and out of the cockpit, was one of the things that the admiral really likes about Island Time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil 35 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Certainly the traveler on the cabin top, and out of the cockpit, was one of the things that the admiral really likes about Island Time. Ditto our 1220. One of Jo's requirements was not having "that bloody traveller" anyway in the way. So in the interests of compromise, I arranged for a "bloody big wheel" to be in the way instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nolipoli 0 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Sorry for bringing back up the old thread... What about building some sort of central podium for the lower mainsheet block to replace the traveller? My Ross 830 is destroying my wife’s shins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 392 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 You have to wonder why this set up exists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 95 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Is the issue with the traveler created while sailing or at anchor. If the the latter, there are some good options around for removable travellers..... Drop the pick , remove the traveller an enjoy your cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 You have to wonder why this set up exists. That’s to allow the boom to twist off (literally) It would be fine for motoring around the Med Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nolipoli 0 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Is the issue with the traveler created while sailing or at anchor. If the the latter, there are some good options around for removable travellers..... Drop the pick , remove the traveller an enjoy your cockpit. It’s pretty much all the time, but worse at anchor. I’ll have a look at those removable ones. Maybe a good option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nolipoli 0 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 You have to wonder why this set up exists. I have to agree with Jon on this - my skinny boom would snap in two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcp 32 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Sorry for bringing back up the old thread... What about building some sort of central podium for the lower mainsheet block to replace the traveller? My Ross 830 is destroying my wife’s shins. I now have two main sheets. I have three points of attachment. One in the middle of the cockpit and two close to each toe rail. I often just use one mainsheet attached to the point of attachment that is required. Sometimes two. But, I am so glad I got rid of the traveller and do not miss it one bit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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