Single-handing your 430

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   On my 400e I have an electric winch to Stbd rear. So I run the main halyard to that. That allows me to hoist while at the helm. Main sheet goes to Port rear. Vang to Stbd cabin top (unless needed for a reef). Outhaul to Port cabin top (again unless needed for a reef etc). That leaves Genoa sheets to forward winches or if using the STJ then that goes to Stbd. Traveller I have a on long lengths that can be pulled back to the helm in principle. In reality, if needed in a hurry I’ll often ease the main a little then sort the traveller when there’s a moment to go forward of the wheel. I can tack up rivers with that setup even with the Genoa on. With the STJ on it’s almost too easy :) Suitable use of autopilot or wheel brake lets me adjust outhaul, Cunningham or vang tension. 
Mark

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Mark_J1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 12 March 2013 Location: Dover&Medway UK Status: Offline Points: 489	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark_J1 Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 2022 at 00:09
	On my 400e I have an electric winch to Stbd rear. So I run the main halyard to that. That allows me to hoist while at the helm. Main sheet goes to Port rear. Vang to Stbd cabin top (unless needed for a reef). Outhaul to Port cabin top (again unless needed for a reef etc). That leaves Genoa sheets to forward winches or if using the STJ then that goes to Stbd. Traveller I have a on long lengths that can be pulled back to the helm in principle. In reality, if needed in a hurry I’ll often ease the main a little then sort the traveller when there’s a moment to go forward of the wheel. I can tack up rivers with that setup even with the Genoa on. With the STJ on it’s almost too easy :) Suitable use of autopilot or wheel brake lets me adjust outhaul, Cunningham or vang tension. Mark
	Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31

Helios_ri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 15 May 2019 Location: newport, ri Status: Offline Points: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote Helios_ri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 2022 at 18:08
	Pekka, Could you post more detailed pictures? First pic looks to be standard set up, with jib sheet going up the mast. I would like to see how you have led the jib sheets through the block on the self tacker stand and then back alongside. can you post a closer pic?

PekkaL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 01 January 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 80	Post Options Post Reply Quote PekkaL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 2022 at 21:03
	The sheet comes from the mast first to block at the base of the mast, then to through a block at the self tacker stand (pictured), then through barber hauler block (pictured) and finally through genoa block to either of the rear winches. The fastening for barber hauler block is noin standard in H371. I guess the block could be attached to the shrouds base instead? Edited by PekkaL - 27 May 2022 at 21:09
	Pekka Leppanen, "Vedette"

rickwheatley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 02 October 2021 Location: Oslo, Norway Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote rickwheatley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 2022 at 22:13
	Sounds reasonable. The eyelet for mine is about the same. Will rig it and get used to it. Appreciate the info and advice! Great resource this.

Issywa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 13 April 2022 Location: Seattle Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote Issywa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 July 2023 at 03:03
	Helios - I'm considering a change to my main sheet rigging and was wondering if you added any reinforcement to the deck to provide extra support for the traveller?

Helios_ri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 15 May 2019 Location: newport, ri Status: Offline Points: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote Helios_ri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 July 2023 at 03:39
	Hi Issywa, There is a pic here: https://www.myhanse.com/hanse-43-traveler-system_topic11502.html and I can send more if desired. The system was designed to put the bulk of the load back onto the same pedestals that the factory blocks were mounted to. These two pedestals carry the bulk of the load, as before. I also built brackets on the end of the traveler bar; these are also bolted in underneath the deck using large washers. There was not an easy way to get backing plates in there. To access this area from below, I had to cut holes in the glass beam underneath and after I was done I filled, faired and painted it. You cannot tell that it was opened up. The traveler bar has worked great, no issues. I did upgrade to the next larger Antal car.

Matt1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 10 March 2019 Location: Hamble, UK Status: Offline Points: 632	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 July 2023 at 06:19
	On my 418 a rigger told me the particular type of dyneema Hanse had used was quite old technology so he recommended replacing it, but suggested swapping the cam over for a ceramic one first as that would be cheaper. I did that and have not had a problem with halliard slip since
	Hanse 418 #64 EmBer. Hamble, UK

Issywa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 13 April 2022 Location: Seattle Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote Issywa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 July 2023 at 17:39
	H - if you have any, pics of the work on the glass beam would be great.

Alain & Anne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 13 December 2005 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 531	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alain & Anne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 September 2023 at 08:51
	Hi all, I am not very keen of the German sheet layout for single or shorthanded crew! Most of the time, il not all the time the autopilot is doing the job and let you trimming the sails up to you. The Hanse 430 original layout makes the trimming of the two sails from the companion way very easy. As soon you are sailing overnight, two crew sailing becomes single handed sailing: you don't call your mate to reef or reduce your sails, and the autopilot remote control help to steer. Regarding the German sheet layout on a 430, I am wondering how one could steer and tune the sheet properly at the same time? Where is the third hand? On my opinion and from my own experience, the German sheet system is very well designed for a full crew where you have a guy to steer and a full crew to trim.
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