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I have looked at this several times now and I am amazed how the underside is so out of the water..

Eb,
Looking at the hutch.....  is possible to mount the blocks  on the outer sides of the hutch since it is made fast and looks strong...As far as I can would isee the far end of the boat might be too far aft to mount the controls of blocks or a raised traveler....The lines would come up at an angle and could rub the hutch.....I once looked hard at installing the traveler on my older Ariel in the cockpit...about 12 inches back from the drop boards.....I finally decided it would be too busy in close when working the sheets....As far as the vang goes. I use it to steady the down wind and reaching legs....keeps steady pressure and dosen't rise and fall like line vangs....Going up wind it can help flatten the main...When its light I keep it loose....I would like to visit some day to see the boat...Joe

Bill,
Hi there...I think I saw that style on an Ariel somewhere and on some other boats too...The ability to sheet to winward is lost from my veiw. But it might work for his boat working around the Hutch..Joe

EB,
Since you are making a cruising styled boat...You might concider the type of travler that works off two blocks on the base...IE, they could be mounted on the base of the deck just in front of the hutch...I have seen this on many cruising boats that don't use a travlers at all...I would call it and end block arrangement.....I will try to find a boat and send a picture...Joe Antos

I never gave that much thought....but I can understand the night mist being more slippery....I feel that they are secure and a good hold...at least for me...The plus is not having to try to keep them up with varnish for me.. I also like the new and old look combined with the boat...Good sailing!! Joe

I had to make a change in the coaming since it was rotton...I miss the finish of wood but do not care for the up keep....I plan to make a grate for the cockpit and have some nice teak drops for the compainionway...also re working the interior which will be pretty stock...rigging is very important to me and I have reduced the size of cleats on deck to save my knees!!! After racing a few seasons I found what was a pain to deal with and want running rigging to work fast when I am out in the bay...BTW,I have fished off the boat and we have caught some nice halibut...This spring is when the run comes in for about two months...How about a fishing derby this year??? Joe  :cool: