Nope - the Swiftcord and similar lines have a nice feel and the 6mm runs really nice through the 57mm Harken Autos. I also double-block the 'chute and make sure the ratchets are set right; loads are really not bad.

Jake - that's the same sheet you had in your hands for Tradewinds the year we did it on my boat. Of course, we finished better the year we were on your boat, so draw your own conclusions. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />