Mariner boom rigging

[John Lovas]

1) Wondering how other Mariner owners rig your main sheet. Currently I have a single block with a becket at mid-boom, and a fiddle block aft of the c/b trunk. I'm not the best at physics, wondering if there is easier trimming for my wife if I switched to a double block at the boom-does more wheels in the block equate to less force required to trim?2) Any benefit to running the main sheet to the end of the boom attaching to a traveler on the stern?3) My third-hand Mariner is missing the boom vang. Last sail I experienced the expected boom lift when sailing off the wind. I don't plan to race yet, where maintaining sail shape is crucial, but is there a safety issue to not running a vang?4) Anybody use or have repaired their onboard fresh water tank/sink? I'd like to get the most out of my Mariner, looking for some ideas on how it is run or a literary schematic.

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.com]

Rigging

Hi John -It sounds like you and your wife have been having fun sailing your Mariner! If you'd like to increase purchase power when sheeting, adding blocks with more sheaves will increase mechanical advantage. The only downside is that you might need a longer mainsheet and it will take longer (more line) to adjust the trim.Adding a traveller can help reduce twist since you can move the attachment point further outboard. The vang can also help reduce twist by keeping the boom down, especially downwind. I'm not sure it's a safety issue but these additional controls can help performance. Sorry, I can't help you with the sink information, but perhaps someone else here can.Happy sailing!Trevor

 

[john]

Sales

Thanks Trevor. My wife could always use more purchase power!! Seriously, I appreciate the tips.John