Hi Darden,

I vote for reverting to a tiller, it's a singlehander's best friend on a boat of that size...

Much will depend upon the configuration of your mainsheet, as well. In the pics SG has linked to, looks like you have end boom sheeting led to a traveler aft, no? In that case, even a more compelling reason to go with a tiller...

Those old Bristols are sweet little boats, good luck with her...

best regards,

Jon