Mainsail Traveler:

     Harken Big Boat Series

Harken Big Boat Series Traveler (#515) w/7 foot of low beam track (#758) and 4:1 purchase for moving traveler car (#1892 & #1982 & #1983)

This system has defined Botany Bay's reefing pattern. As she becomes overpowered the traveler is let down, when the traveler hits the end stop it is time to reef! I follow this rule without exception. The traveler has a small amount of bow in it which tightens up the mainsheet as the car is let down. With a traveler this long I have not found the need for a boom vang, by the time I am significantly off the traveler it is time for the preventer anyway!


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