I understand very well about lead angles and over rides. A resent rigging change has had the unpleasant side effect of causing over rides unless I keep the turns rather sparse. I'm considering tilting the winch a bit to solve this. Self-tailing Lewmar 42s.
What angle seems most ergonomic to you? I've seen winches on the coamings with radical tilts which look quite uncomfortable. My current winches are level, but it occurs to me that a slight tilt outboard and aft on the secondaries might be better... but I'm certain it would have disadvantages for handling in generally (hauling in without the handle in, throwing off turns).
I could also go up; an inch would solve the problem. But again, I wonder if that change might have unintended consequences.
Your thoughts? If the lead does not matter, what is the optimum mounting height and angle, relative to grinder position?
What angle seems most ergonomic to you? I've seen winches on the coamings with radical tilts which look quite uncomfortable. My current winches are level, but it occurs to me that a slight tilt outboard and aft on the secondaries might be better... but I'm certain it would have disadvantages for handling in generally (hauling in without the handle in, throwing off turns).
I could also go up; an inch would solve the problem. But again, I wonder if that change might have unintended consequences.
Your thoughts? If the lead does not matter, what is the optimum mounting height and angle, relative to grinder position?