-> On 07-05-96  02:30, Richard Wheet got back to Dan Ceppa 
 > Besides, I hate wheels for steering anyhow.  They just don't "feel"
 RW> You'll get used to it.... and in high winds, the mechanical advantage
 RW> is very nice.... and at 34', a good breeze is what you need....
Is your's set to steer like a car or like a boat with a 
tiller?  I may have to learn to use one as I learned to 
back a trailer down a loading ramp!  
 RW> Besides, a wheel makes the cockpit a bit more roomy...
That is true, for sure!  
 > my template for any changes should I go ahead with my plans.
 RW> Everything I have is led back into the cockpit.... the main, jib, and
 RW> spinnaker halyards... the main ,jib, and traveler sheets.. the
Sounds like my Thursdays ride....  
 RW> I just reef in the jib to about 100% instead of using it at 150% .....
Sounds like you have a furling jib...  This one has a double foil, 
which sounds more like racing material!  
 RW> unfortunately, the traveler is mounted on top of the doghouse, so
 RW> sometimes the main is a pain...
So does this one.  Not quite sure why, but the owner over-travels 
it so that the point is nearly always on the high-side..  
 
 > BTW, I made a mistake on the size of the boat.  It's a 34'
 RW> The bigger they get.. the easier they are to sail 
Thank you for adding to my confidence, NOT!!  (bigger Grin!) (and, 
perhaps, larger spinakker!)  
... Never raise a 150% Genny in force 9.
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