Hi all,
Finally got the cover off the boat today and the real work starts. I bought the boat last Fall and the PO had done a lot of work restoring the boat - but was only 85-90% done. I will have lots of questions as I attempt the remaining 10-15%.
First thing I noticed today is that the mainsheet system is nowhere to be found. I will contact the PO just in case it is laying around his house, but my strong expectation is that I will have to get a new one. In looking at the manual, it appears that it comprises 7 blocks. Is there a simpler (and thus cheaper) solution or is this the best way to go? Also, how long does the mainsheet need to be?
Thanks,
Greg
Hi Greg
Ours is oversize diameter and feel it is not required to be. You need the blocks to lessen and distribute the load on the boom. We had thoughts of a double ended mainsheet with another block in the cockpit to allow a soloing control whilst at the helm.
I'd go by the original setup as stated in the manual.
cheers
Tony
Greg : There is the last block at the mast before the main sheet line goes down - that can be eliminated.
Most of us with ridged boom vangs' have already done that! A thought
give the good folks at Garhauer a call. They have everything you need at prices that can't be beat. High quality parts. If you don't have a owners manual, there is one on the tech wiki, the length of the main sheet is listed there.