Bill,
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If we were to allow a change to the by-law so that we can remove the tertiary winches to eventually be replaced by a blocker for jib sheets and move inside the secondary winches - that will address this problem and others:
. Less expensive and less maintenance - only one winch instead of two.
. Stronger winch for halyard makes it also easier as well for weaker folks, youngster or elder.
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Any thoughts?
Georges - the modification to eliminate a winch would need to be discussed by the class and voted on for a rules change.
Personally I think this will not go over well as there has been a very strong effort to keep the class in a one design configuration. Removal and relocating a standard piece of structural equipment that can impact sailing performance would not be in the spirit of the OD rules. Many owners / crews use all the cabin top winches for racing, spinnaker trimming, and cross sheeting.
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