Single Handed Rigging

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Jon Bromfield

I would like to rig my 1975 O'Day 27 for singlehanding. Currently halyards run externally down the mast to cleats, with a Mariner winch on the jib halyard side. The deck of the superstructure by the cockpit is cluttered with the cam cleats for the traveler, and I don't think I want to remove or rearrange these. Unlike some boats, the cabin superstructure is rounded, making adding flat bases for winches problematic. Would appreciate any info, advice, or solutions for making my beloved boat more solo sailor friendly. Thanks! By the way, the Gerr downhaul system for the jib looks great. Anybody have any experience with it, or plans?
 
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william hankins

uno hombre

I have a 27 oday built in 76 that i sail a majority of the time by myself. the conditions in homer alaska are similar to those of the waters in the san francisco area. i think some thing you should consider is a 70% jib. the smaller jib moves the boat along fine in winds over 10 knots, keeps the boat on its feet and is easily managed by one person. good luck and rember the reason we do this is to have an enjoyable experience. s
 
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