I purchased a 1973 DS II this summer, and though I am familiar with sailing and sailboats in general, I am still learning alot about this boat. One thing I have noticed while browsing photos on this site, and elsewhere, is that the mainsail sheeting system differs on many boats. My question is what works best? Additionally, because I need to add a motor to my boat, (a must for sailing on Long Island Sound) the current sheeting setup on the stern is not working. So I was also wondering if I should leave the sheet alone and put on a motor mount, or is it easier and more desirable to change the configuration of the main sheet? Your opinions are appreciated.
Thank you,
- Greg