I like my cabin top halyard winches, would not be without them. But if I had it to do over, I might not have any jib winches.For what it's worth.... I don't have winches on my 22; the boat had been modified for racing with winches on the cabin top (which I removed), it has blocks w/ cam cleats where winches normally are located. I find I am fine without winches for my leisurely day sailing adventures on the lake.
Yeah, I don't use my jib winches (except to wrap the lines), but I would like a cabintop halyard winch.I like my cabin top halyard winches, would not be without them. But if I had it to do over, I might not have any jib winches.
Do you have a pic of your block-and-cleat setup??