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[quote=rattlenhum]martyr: I agree with all the praises of a modern 6:1 mainsheet system as stated above.  (I run Carbo Ratchamatics with 5/16 inch line.)  However I would caution that, depending on the particulars of the rest of your rigging (e.g., length of shrouds, stretch of mainsail, etc.), the 6:1 in and of itself may not allow you to get all the rake you'd want.

When you're looking to do an upgrade, even for casual sailing, I'd recommend that you first consider a jib control traveler kit like this:
[url=http://www.murrays.com/01-3120.html]http://www.murrays.com/01-3120.html[/url]
It makes travelling the jib super easy/convenient, and the low profile cars for the sheet are just sweet.  The travel can be adjusted from anywhere on the boat, so you or the crew don't have to go forward to make adjustments, which can be a safety issue when sailing off the wind in heavier air.  Besides, those spring-loaded thumbscrew thingies are a PITA!

Check your PMs.<em>Edited by rattlenhum on Jul 19, 2016 - 10:52 AM.</em> [/quote]

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