How is the mainsheet rigged on your H37C? Mine is rigged mid-boom, to a track over the companionway turtle, forward of my dodger. I think the boom is sheeted too far forward, and I wonder if the boat was born this way, or if there was some other, perhaps more primative, set-up. I'm thinking of raising my boom 3-6 inches when I order a new mainsail. I know several articles have been written here extoll the benefits of raising the boom. Any experienced comments?
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Pete Vente
in the cockpit.....
Mine (and every other 37C I've seen) is sheeted near the end of the boom to a track at the front of the cockpit. The track is flush-mounted about 3-4" back from the front and reaches all the way across the cockpit. It does tend to get in the way when the cockpit is crowded. I've toyed with the idea of moving this up to the cabin top, but it looks as if it would have to be sheeted even more forward than mid-boom, and according to your experience, it would appear to be so.
Mine (and every other 37C I've seen) is sheeted near the end of the boom to a track at the front of the cockpit. The track is flush-mounted about 3-4" back from the front and reaches all the way across the cockpit. It does tend to get in the way when the cockpit is crowded. I've toyed with the idea of moving this up to the cabin top, but it looks as if it would have to be sheeted even more forward than mid-boom, and according to your experience, it would appear to be so.
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s/v "Dreamer"
Thank's Pete, that's what I thought.
Actually it'll be less in the way inside than on the cabintop.
Actually it'll be less in the way inside than on the cabintop.
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Carl
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Bradley Cavedo
Move on top in later models
The latter models of the 37C had the mainsheet on cabin top so that a dodger and bimini could be installed. The cockpt traveller prevented this. So some are one way, others the other way.
The latter models of the 37C had the mainsheet on cabin top so that a dodger and bimini could be installed. The cockpt traveller prevented this. So some are one way, others the other way.
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Fairtrade
Raising the Boom
I also raised the boom 6 inches last year to get more headroom for a new bimini. No adverse affect on handling or speed. The benefits were amazing. I'm 6'1" and found my head was always touching the bimini. Now I've got all the headroom I need and it makes sailing in rain much more pleasant. With that much more headroom, I also feel like I'm in a larger boat.
I also raised the boom 6 inches last year to get more headroom for a new bimini. No adverse affect on handling or speed. The benefits were amazing. I'm 6'1" and found my head was always touching the bimini. Now I've got all the headroom I need and it makes sailing in rain much more pleasant. With that much more headroom, I also feel like I'm in a larger boat.
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Ron
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I've uploaded a photo of the traveler on my 1983 H37C It's in the photo forum. Hope this helps.. Ron
I've uploaded a photo of the traveler on my 1983 H37C It's in the photo forum. Hope this helps.. Ron
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Gary henkelmann
H37 Mainsheet Traveller
Having just purchased an '82 37C with the forward sheeting position on the cabin top I'm quite interested in fitting a dodger. Ron's photo shows a bow arrangement which intrigues me. Is it a factory job? What is the most practical height for the dodger, balancing companionway accessability and helms' visibility? Thanks for your comments.
Having just purchased an '82 37C with the forward sheeting position on the cabin top I'm quite interested in fitting a dodger. Ron's photo shows a bow arrangement which intrigues me. Is it a factory job? What is the most practical height for the dodger, balancing companionway accessability and helms' visibility? Thanks for your comments.
Having just had one made...
I would recommend about 5 feet from the cockpit sole to the bottom of the dodger. This gives you good head room under the dodger but lets you see over it when standing. I think that you have a problem on the H'37C because of the boom height. Several owners have raised the boom to provide ample head room. Obviously this is going to take sail modification as well as the new dodger. You can take a look at mine in the Photo Forum if you are interested. Steve Dion s/v Heather Marie
I would recommend about 5 feet from the cockpit sole to the bottom of the dodger. This gives you good head room under the dodger but lets you see over it when standing. I think that you have a problem on the H'37C because of the boom height. Several owners have raised the boom to provide ample head room. Obviously this is going to take sail modification as well as the new dodger. You can take a look at mine in the Photo Forum if you are interested. Steve Dion s/v Heather Marie
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