Folks,
When single-handing a boat say, 27’-33’, how much more difficult is it when the mainsheet traveler is across the coach-roof, rather than the companionway? I’m thinking about the next boat, and I often single-hand, so wondering if mainsheet traveler location should be a criterion. Or whether other things (i.e. autopilot, mainsheet led back to the edge of the coachroof) offset any disadvantages of having the mainsheet traveler farther away from the helmsman. Thoughts?
Best,
Greg
When single-handing a boat say, 27’-33’, how much more difficult is it when the mainsheet traveler is across the coach-roof, rather than the companionway? I’m thinking about the next boat, and I often single-hand, so wondering if mainsheet traveler location should be a criterion. Or whether other things (i.e. autopilot, mainsheet led back to the edge of the coachroof) offset any disadvantages of having the mainsheet traveler farther away from the helmsman. Thoughts?
Best,
Greg