[C38] Footblocks

[Joseph Launie]

Max,
     I will add that to the list of pix I owe everyone. We consulted 
with Harken on ours and they are rated at 20,000 pounds. The line coming 
in and leaving the footblock is close to 180 degrees which almost 
doubled the load.  Joe Launie/Macavity

On 5/30/2011 3:46 PM, Max Soto wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> A couple of yeas ago we discussed the footblocks job and location, 
> which is all clear to me...  But I'll appreciate pics from those of 
> you who have them on your boats, so I can check different mounting 
> options..
>
>
> Didn't find them necessary due to my small 125% genoa, because I lead 
> the sheet from the genoa car straight to the winch,  but now that I'm 
> using a 140% and have a snatch block that exploded a while ago, I do 
> need to add them so I can achieve a good sheet angle  with a good lead 
> to the winch. Also noticed that without the footblock,  the line will 
> rub against the dodger's side curtain  that I'm planning to 
> install........
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -- 
> Max Soto
> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
>
>
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