InstantForum.NET v4.1.4National C Scow Sailing Associationhttp://www.cscow.org/forum/forums@cscow.orgMon, 05 Jan 2009 22:33:35 GMT20http://www.cscow.org/forum/Topic75-4-1.aspxWelcome--Actually, they didn't have a splashboard originally, but it was discovered they were needed on larger lakes, so they were fabricated as an add-on. If you can't find any, White Bear Boats (formerly JBW) can probably make up a set.</P><P> You just bypass the pulley, running the sheet line on whichever side of the shackle the head of the shackle pin is on. However, the boats are faster eliminating the center traveller and replicating the system on the newer boats. It seems the new system gives you better control of the roach (back edge) of the sail and better mast bend control while sheeting. The center traveller system was added to the boats in 1965 when they still used wooden masts and booms; which reacted differently than the aluminum spars do.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:55:29 GMTrtcb8http://www.cscow.org/forum/Topic75-4-1.aspxCan some one tell me if I need the splash defector on a 1983 Johnson?</P><P>Is the center traveler of any mechanical advantage - yes I know the new boats dont have it - also if I keep it how do you bypass the first block do you go throught the shackle hoding it on or do you let it hang free as it bypasses it</P><P>Thanks - I'm new to the C-Class but have sailed an E-Sow for years any hints on what to avoid beside not releasing the running back stay - does it nose dive faster ot turn turtle faster</P><P>EdTue, 01 Jan 2008 11:24:53 GMTedgar