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How can the Manta be sailed with one winch?

April 26, 2017Manta sailed winch

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How can the Manta be sailed with one winch?

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A. Because of the large cockpit beam, sail handling on a catamaran is a greater concern than on a monohull. Moving side to side when tacking and handling awkward winch locations on the cabin top can be quite tiresome and dangerous. Because the Manta is self-tacking and all lines lead through a battery of sheet stoppers, all sail handling functions can be accomplished with one electric winch right at the helm by one person.