Using Two Halyard Winches?

[tcul]

I have a classic Cal 30-1

I was having trouble raising the mainsail when sailing singlehanded, so decided to install a winch on the cabin top near the cockpit. That way I can stay near the tiller and try to keep to the into the wind.

I bought a Harken #6 on ebay. Turns out to be kind of small.

Question. If I wrap the halyard around the still existing winch on the mast, lead the halyard back aft with appropriate swivel bocks and leads, then wrap it around the Harken #6 on cabin top near the cockpit will the winch on the mast still be assisting the raising of the main when I am turning the smaller aftward winch?

Looking to get the use of both winches.

Thanks,

TC

 

[caguy]

If anything it will add more drag. It will help hold but not pull the halyard.

 

[Allan12210]

Can you move the winch from the mast to the cabintop?

 

[tcul]

I was afraid of that.

Yes, I can move the mast winch. Actually, will probably move the stbd side jib winch from the mast.

Now I have an extra winch to sell! Should have asked someone.

Thanks,

TC

 

[Allan12210]

Save it. Eventually you'll have enough parts to build a second boat. I know I do.