[quote=dennisMe]I think it has its merits. For one it allows you to set the correct sheeting angle to match the mast rake you set for the wind, waves and crew weight. Of course, the angle can also be set reasonably well with a clew plate.
On the 5.2 I think money was also a big factor. Getting the sheeting location to the main beam means a bigger, lower jib. This means a bow foil is required and a jib with a window because you wouldn't be able to see under it otherwise. Just my opinion mind you, I have no info from anyone "in the know" to confirm this.
I leave my wires uncovered, over the tramp and wind the trim-line around the aft end of the wire so they move together. That at least "removes" one line from the skippers end, so I don't get caught up in it.
Some people move the wires' connection points to the under side of the beams and only have it appear above the tramp, through a couple of patches, for about a foot and a half. I chose not to do this for fear the wires and salt would chafe my tramp from the underside, where I wouldn't be able to see it.
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