Typhoon Weekender

[ty3]

I’m new to my Ty and wonder what the two tracks next to hatch cover are used for?

Thanks for your knowledge!

Ty3

[PortTack]

If you have a smaller sized (working) jib, you can run the jib sheets through those tracks and tie them off on the cleats aft of the tracks; you'll get a better shaped sail that way, rather than running the sheets outside the shrouds to the tracks on the toerail and to the winches.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, though!

[sloopjohnl]

i was told by a knowledgeable sailor that tracks on the deck right next to the coach roof below the portlights would be the best trim position for the working jib sheet. i never followed thru with that so cant say for sure.
My Ty ('76) came with two cam cleats directly in line with the tracks on the coach roof and near the aft edge of the coach roof. this allows for the cleats to function solely for the main and jib halyard attachment points.

[wikakaru]

They are sheet leads for the working jib sheets. I find the boat sails so much better with the working jib than genoa even in light air that I almost never use the genoa. I just wish they extended a little farther forward as I always have the leads as far forward on the track as possible. Here's a photo:

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Cheers!

Jim

[ty3]

Really appreciate the responses. Happy sailing!!

Ty3