Right, Matt loves me.
BTW, I think I have done a helluva lot to promote Hobie sailing for the last 30 years.

My point was very simple -- you cannot play the downhaul from the trapeze with low ratios. The 16:1 is not there to play Magilla so you are not going to rip ANYTHING out, and as for line on the deck, you can make it continuous.

Sorry I offended you, Matt, but you simply don't see one of my favorite boats around much anymore (TheMightyHobie18) and that is too bad.

Hmmm, I think I remember we did use an 8:1, but put a cascade on it -- probably a gray area.
Think the rules were there so people would not break masts and stuff. But, a higher ratio on the downhaul would be a big help in sailing the boat.


Rick