Hi There I recently purchased a 94 oceanis 351, i have been enjoying it both for cruising with the family and sailing around local waters, I have had some more experienced sailors on to help me gain knowledge and skill (as would still consider myself more or less a beginner sailor) and more than one has commented on the Jib car location.
This boat has the jib cars up on the cabin roof and when trimming the headsail while sailing close-hauled you cant quite sheet the sail in enough because the rigging interferes with the sail as you tighten the sheet.
I was wondering if adding a second set of cars near the toe rail, and possibly aft of the existing cars would make much difference, and wondering if anyone has done it.
I have no plans to race this boat but the current locations seem poor.
Any advice is much appreciated
Jeramy
This boat has the jib cars up on the cabin roof and when trimming the headsail while sailing close-hauled you cant quite sheet the sail in enough because the rigging interferes with the sail as you tighten the sheet.
I was wondering if adding a second set of cars near the toe rail, and possibly aft of the existing cars would make much difference, and wondering if anyone has done it.
I have no plans to race this boat but the current locations seem poor.
Any advice is much appreciated
Jeramy
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