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382 traveler

dickkilroy

dickkilroy

Richard Kilroy
I'm thinking of moving the traveler on my 382 to the coachroof
such that we can install a large Bimini before the summertime
heat arrives in Ft. Lauderdale. Anyone with experience or
advice regarding either the traveler or the Bimini, please
advise.
 
Cary,
I also thought I might move the traveler when I first bought the boat. I never did. I called Morgan and they sent me a plan. You might do the same.
Good luck, Larry
 
Cary,
I'm not sure where I read about it, but somewhere some information was published that the 382 boom may be too light to be converted to mid-boom sheeting. They're obviously fine for end of boom sheeting, but under heavy use, converted booms would sometimes crack at the mounting points of the new boom bails. You may need a heavier boom -- perhaps one of the 383/384 owners could comment.
 
In the near future we're planning to add a bimini over the cockpit of our 382. With the forward edge of the bimini coming just short of the arc of the mainsheet, there will be plenty of shade in the aft end of the cockpit while sailing. When not sailing a fly can be added from the aft edge of the dodger to the front of the bimini. Moving the traveller and the mainsheet attachment point seems to be an awful lot of work for a marginal benefit. I also find that the mainsheet control located at the helm makes singlehanding easier.

 
I agree with Jim. Having the traveler and main sheet at the helm is a BIG PLUS while sailing. That is the reason why I never made the switch.
 
In my limited experience, I too have chosen to keep it at the end of the boom for several key reasons. One, I am a single-hander. Got to have the lines accessible to the driver, otherwise,it's like sailing with the accelerator 6ft away. Two, as stated elsewhere, the 383/4 boom is shorter and the load is distro'd differently, thus capable of mid-boom sheeting. I too have researched and found that the end boom configuration for the "382" is more robust. I've heard of a boom folding in half at that point on another boat. Now for weekend sunny sailing locally, with crew, I'd probably change it. That's not me for right now as I prepare for my trans-At trip to the Med. As with all stuff on our lovely plastic toys, everything is a compromise. Enjoy.
 
In my limited experience, I too have chosen to keep it at the end of the boom for several key reasons. One, I am a single-hander. Got to have the lines accessible to the driver, otherwise,it's like sailing with the accelerator 6ft away. Two, as stated elsewhere, the 383/4 boom is shorter and the load is distro'd differently, thus capable of mid-boom sheeting. I too have researched and found that the end boom configuration for the "382" is more robust. I've heard of a boom folding in half at that point on another boat. Now for weekend sunny sailing locally, with crew, I'd probably change it. That's not me for right now as I prepare for my trans-At trip to the Med. Three, I've got a bimini and dodger with a connector piece in between that has a zippered opening for the mainsheet. It works ok. As with all stuff on our lovely plastic toys, everything is a compromise. Enjoy.
 
<div>I have end boom sheeting as all other 382's, works great for singlehanding. Personally I wouldn't change it. When I had my bimini designed/installed for helmsman's shade, the bow was attached to the stern pulpit rails. The bracket is screwed to the top rail on both port and stb side of stern pulpit, then the bow is attached to the bracket as per standard installation procedure. I did it this way to keep the cockpit clear of "extra" clutter and it has worked extremely well. Sorry, I can't take the credit for this design, I copied it from my neighbors Gozzard 36.
I designed my dodger with an additional collapsable bow(and removeable fabric top) extending aft for additional shade in the rest of the cockpit. I can sail with it up, or collapse it, move the bow fwd, attach it to the aft end of the dodger with velcro strap. I also had "V" shaped side windows made for extra cockpit enclosure which was created when I added the extra bow. Even though it was very pricy, it makes for a very long dodger, great for winter sailing out of the wind and more shade in the summer. I will take credit for this design though. :^) If I had it to do over again, it would all be white Sunbrella, as the dark blue fabric attracts heat! Fred
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I have a 384 with mid boom sheeting. Another downside of midboom sheeting is that it is difficult to carry your dingy on top of the coach roof aft of the boom where the 382's were designed to carry them. If you do move, it I would recommend running the main sheet to the mast before leading it back to the cockpit. That way the coach roof remains clear for dingy storage.
 
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