[quote=davefarmer]Are you referring to the tiller arrangement on the ARC? I like the system a lot, don't have to pass the hiking stick behind the mainsheet when tacking/jibing. And the pull is from 2' ahead of the rear beam. This allows the skipper to be located fwd of the crew, who is running the traveler to control the power of the main, and positioning him just ahead of the rear beam maximizes his pulling power(it's a brutal job when fully powered up). This maintains sail shape when depowering, and quite precise adjustments can be made quickly. Carefully controlling power with the traveler allows the skipper to maintain a straight course, keeping the windward hull just clear of the surface.
For those who didn't notice it in the video, an arm pivoting off the underside of the rear beam, controls the rudders via pushrods to the rudder heads, which allows the hiking stick to work from a position about 2' forward of the rear beam, better leverage, and easier to flip the stick to the opposite side of the boat when tacking.<!-- editby --><em>Edited by davefarmer on Aug 08, 2018 - 03:49 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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