Having fun with Stu ...
It seems he missed that clue ... but he made me look twice!
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Hey guys, glad you had fun with me. I'm on the wrong coast, so how should i know the difference between a Hinckley or a Morris, even with the dead giveaway. We haven't learned how to spell out here yet either. 
And, Scott, I do remember your traveler story - good for you, glad it works.
And, Scott, I do remember your traveler story - good for you, glad it works.
Just an update. I made this video two weeks ago while rigging our boat. It shows why a traveler is important in controlling the angle of attack.
The topping lift and my Yale Vizzion low stretch halyard were both opposing the main sheet which had been drawn leech stretching (read leech ripping) tight. With minimal pressure I can move the boom up to about 16-18" off the centerline. It is very, very, very difficult to get any line to hold a perfect 1:1 vertical ratio without tremendous forces.
The topping lift and my Yale Vizzion low stretch halyard were both opposing the main sheet which had been drawn leech stretching (read leech ripping) tight. With minimal pressure I can move the boom up to about 16-18" off the centerline. It is very, very, very difficult to get any line to hold a perfect 1:1 vertical ratio without tremendous forces.
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