I solo the new-to-me DS2 a lot and the previous owner never bothered to really set the boat up well for single-handling. He thought he did, but it's mostly stock and is a capsize waiting to happen, so I have to do something.
Part of my approach is to make the jib more manageable by adding cam or clam cleats for the jib sheets. There are flat spots on the centerboard trunk that could take cam or clam cleats for the jib sheets. (I prefer cam cleats and Harken has some that will do what I need.)
SO... What are the gotchas for putting cleats on those spots? I don't like to rely on screws for anything that takes a load so what will I need to do to put some washers or metal plates as backers for through bolts? It looks like some fiberglass surgery would be required and I'm OK with that, but need to hear from others.
ALSO... who has this arrangement and how well does it work?
Part of this idea is also changing the existing Shaefer fairlead/cam cleat on a track setup on the seatback to a block on a track (same location), possibly with a ratcheted block. What do other people do?
I'm also replacing the existing 3-part mainsheet set up with a 4-part (I have a defective lower fiddle anyway) and am probably going to a ratchet block, which will be easier for my daughter to handle in the winds we normally encounter.
Thoughts and experiences?