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[quote=mattson]Another point on the bales.  My P19 is configurable for island trips and has a Cheeta motor mount bracket.  In the up position, the motor was interfering with the blocks on tacks/gybes.  So I installed a 2nd boom hanger further forward to solve the problem.  That induced a second problem:  Mast de-rotation, especially in lighter air.  So the rear hanger is the way to go, if you have the option.  It keeps forward pressure on the gooseneck.

Also, I just upgraded to a Harken 12:1.  Used it in the tri-point race and have one issue with a captive fairlead preventing just a small portion of line from leaving the cam cleat.  So I really have to snap the line down to get it fully out of the cleat.  Another issue may be sailing solo in moderate air, where it may not sheet out as quick as I need it to.  I've been experimenting with using the traveller in gusts.  That's supposed to be the way to go, but it just feels weird.

Finally, good information on using a loop of dyneema for safety.  I had not thought of blowing out the boom hanger but I now suppose that is a possibility with the 12:1.[/quote]

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