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[quote=P.M.]Having recently completed captain time on two large catamarans that use the "no-traveler" system, I speak from first hand experience.  A Robertson & Caine 5800 and a Robertson & Caine 4800.  Most of the manufacturers are going to this mainsheet set up on larger boats with fixed mast, as it eliminates traveler tracks, cars, purchase blocks, sheets, etc. Additionally, this set up completely does away with the boom vang blocks and sheet.  So you have eliminated a lot. It allows you an infinite position of the boom/sail clew, which is very nice, providing fast and easy precise trim.  There are two cleats each for starboard and port.  First time I every used it I was in love.  It is so much better than the traditional separate traveler track and mainsheet rig. You're not going to see this on a beachcat.

The boat that Andrew referenced has a single continuous mainsheet and a rotating mast.  It's a clean and simple set up allowing quick trim on either tack.  I'm not sure I agree that the 3rd reeve is a traveler. Hi Andrew!<em>Edited by P.M. on Jun 29, 2018 - 10:56 AM.</em> [/quote]

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