I thought I would start a new thread from the fibreglass vs. SS arch discussion, with the pictures etc. on how Hunter has rigged the main sheet on the new 39 & I believe the new 50 as well. I saw this at the Toronto Boat Show last year and was so intrigued, I went back and took pictures to see if I could do this on our 33. First 2 pictures are from the Hunter site.
This setup brings the main sheet within reach of the helm. A big plus for me at least when I have guests on board and it's difficult to crawl across bodies to get to the lines on the cabin roof.
This is the setup on the 39, showing the routing of the main sheet from the boom, through a stand up block attached to a SS loop on the arch, across to a turning block, same as the traveller and down to a clutch on the arch.
SS loop on the arch
Turning blocks for traveller and main sheet
Stainless plate with clutch beside the cleat for the traveller, beside the helm
Main sheet is then lead to another block at the base of the mast and led to a winch.
This setup brings the main sheet within reach of the helm. A big plus for me at least when I have guests on board and it's difficult to crawl across bodies to get to the lines on the cabin roof.
This is the setup on the 39, showing the routing of the main sheet from the boom, through a stand up block attached to a SS loop on the arch, across to a turning block, same as the traveller and down to a clutch on the arch.
SS loop on the arch
Turning blocks for traveller and main sheet
Stainless plate with clutch beside the cleat for the traveller, beside the helm
Main sheet is then lead to another block at the base of the mast and led to a winch.