[C38] Footblocks

[Don Strong]

Max: I removed the footblock and installed a Garhauer single block with 
snap shackle, which you can see behind the stanchion.
You get a bonus view of my $5 self tailing winch install.
Regards, Don

http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=16


On 5/30/11 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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-- 
Donald R. Strong
Professor
Dept. of Evolution and Ecology
University of California, Davis 95616

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