The MC-scow was conceived by Harry C. Melges, Sr., in 1950 and was based on the M-16 hull. In 1965, Harry and son, Buddy Melges, designed today's fiberglass MC scow. The MC is sailed single-handed most of the time, but a crew member can be added depending upon the skipper's weight and strength of the wind. Skippers range in age from youths to sailors in their 70s.
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ratchamatic mainsheet®
Use a Ratchamatic as the second block (furthest aft on the boom) in your 4:1 Carbo mainsheet system. It provides holding power in heavy air, but becomes free-rolling when the wind is light.
Ratchet engagement adjusts to suit muscle power.
CAM-LOCKS
Locking headposts let you fix blocks parallel to the boom to prevent the mainsheet from twisting.
CASCADING VANG
This double-ended 16:1 system gives you fingertip control from both sides of the boat.
Links:
MC Builder: www.melges.com/
MC Class: www.mcscow.org/
CD-ROM: www.harkensailinggear.com/
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