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Old 02-06-2008
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Originally Posted by Plumper View Post
I wouldn't like having it right in the middle of the companionway. Where would you perch on a rainy cold day? What about dodgers and canopies? They would become more difficult to make.

What is wrong with having it on your cabin top? Can you be specific? Maybe just changing the lead of the control lines rather than the entire traveler would be a better solution.
I am leaning that way, but wanted to explore moving the whole system. You bring up some good points about the dodger and bimini. Specifically, I want the mainsheet back at the helm for easier control while single handing. So, yes, re doing the lines and maybe adding a winch back there might be better.
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