Two clutch mainsheet?

[OldFrog75]

Went out on a Jeanneau 33i the other day. Didn't have a traveler and it's mainsheet runs through two clutches; one on either side of the companionway.

What is the purpose of rigging the mainsheet this way and what is most efficient way to use it?

[Blue Stocking]

Mainsheet or boom brake ?
Clutches could certainly substitute for cleats on a double-ended mainsheet, but could not be cast off as quickly if needed.

[OldFrog75]

Originally Posted by Blue Stocking

Mainsheet or boom brake ?
Clutches could certainly substitute for cleats on a double-ended mainsheet, but could not be cast off as quickly if needed.

Double ended mainsheet with each end running through a clutch. What is the purpose and most efficient way to trim it?

[Delancey]

Originally Posted by OldFrog75

Didn't have a traveler

How was the mainsheet attached to the boat? A single point?

[tamicatana]

Do a search for "Catana mainsheet" or "Leneman delta V" this is old news on multihulls.

I have a Catana. One trims the windward side for angle of attack (like a traveler), and the lee side for camber. It is simpler than the traveler, but you do lose some fine trim especially on downwind. Another plus is that the sheet effectively acts as a boom brake/preventer

[OldFrog75]

Originally Posted by tamicatana

Do a search for "Catana mainsheet" or "Leneman delta V" this is old news on multihulls.

I have a Catana. One trims the windward side for angle of attack (like a traveler), and the lee side for camber. It is simpler than the traveler, but you do lose some fine trim especially on downwind. Another plus is that the sheet effectively acts as a boom brake/preventer

Ahhh. Thanks for that.