Preventing main sheet (falls) from snagging on traveler track

[Epenn]

On a big (180 degree, beam to beam) tack, the main sheet snags on the end of the traveler track. In particular, the multiple pieces of the main sheet running back and forth in the 4:1 blocks, which I believe is called the 'falls'. It seems like this should be fixable by attaching something of the right shape to the travelers ends. Any ideas?

 

[Dave G.]

Do you trim through the tack or ? I have the same boat but traveler location is different than yours I believe & I have not had that issue.

 

[Epenn]

I'm aware that there are two traveler locations possible. Mine is on the cabin top. For a beam to beam tack, it shouldn't be necessary to trim the main sheet at all. I encounter this often when doing MOB drills.

 

[Dave G.]

Maybe you could post a pic of your traveler end(s) and someone will most likely have solved this already. I personally always have the main sheet in hand when tacking if I have mate on board to handle the jib. Even single handed I trim it in a bit as I start heading up.