Rigging Mainsheet on Hunter 27?

[SerenityTC]

I am trying to figure out how to rig the mainsheet on my '83 Hunter 27. It uses an "A-Frame" type configuration to allow clearance into the companionway (a working theory for now). On the port side of the companionway there is a stand-up Becket block and on the starboard side there is a stand-up fiddle block. I have 3 blocks on the boom.

I found a website that talks about the rig but the photos aren't clear enough for me to get a solid understanding of the setup. I am so thankful to the guy for taking the time to outline the process!! The site is:

http://www.reocities.com/cptinrn/MnSht.html

If anyone has photos of their setup, I would GREATLY appreciate if you could upload them!!! I am VERY close to having it figured out but much like the Rubik's Cube I never conquered, I can't figure out the final steps.

My apologies in advance for incorrect terminology or identification of the pieces. The only terminology I have down 100% is sail and boat. : )

I will be at the marina later today and can upload photos if that would be helpful. Thanks!!!!!!!

 

[GorillaToast]

I have the a-frame setup on my 1981 27, and it uses 3 bails at mid-boom, and a single cleat on the starboard side. The two disadvantages I find are that while on a port tack, I can't center the boom without moving it by hand, and that on a broad reach or DW, the boom tends to rise allowing little control over sail draft depth. A vang would help that, but I don't have one. I'm planning to get two fiddle blocks with becket and cam cleats, and try the split-sheeting idea for more control. I'd prefer a traveler, but the expense is too much right now.

 

[TDudley]

GT,

Attached is a picture of the main sheet set up for a '81 Hunter 27. Hope this helps.

 

[SerenityTC]

That's exactly what I needed. THANK YOU!!

 

[rufus1138]

I have the a-frame setup on my 1981 27, and it uses 3 bails at mid-boom, and a single cleat on the starboard side. The two disadvantages I find are that while on a port tack, I can't center the boom without moving it by hand, and that on a broad reach or DW, the boom tends to rise allowing little control over sail draft depth. A vang would help that, but I don't have one. I'm planning to get two fiddle blocks with becket and cam cleats, and try the split-sheeting idea for more control. I'd prefer a traveler, but the expense is too much right now.

+1 on the split sheeting, its awesome, i personally prefer it to a traveller.

 

[GorillaToast]

Thanks for the positive feedback on the split sheeting. I'll try that first, as $100 for blocks is better than $600 for a traveler!

 

[rufus1138]

heck yeah it is, btw i suggest adding snap shackles to the bottom so you can move the lazy set of tackle to the toe rail for a gybe preventer/vang when going down wind, also it can be rigged with a continuous control line to keep things tidy, worked awesome for me.