reefing are placed if they're to be placed on a mast or boom. They must not tangle with other sheets or halyards. Also it would be nice if they were placed so that you don't bruise yourself on them, and then there's the need to take into account the pressures to which they engage. allows you to place the winches at the position which gives the best utilization and least Consoles—halyard winches Consoles—reef winches Slanted bedplate Slanted bedplate JOHN MAST