[C38] Genoa turning blocks

[Joseph Launie]

Steve,
     I have Harken cheek blocks designed by Harken. They are quite 
large. I will try to get pictures when I sail this sunday (and get them 
past the list monitor)  The line almost turns 180 degrees which almost 
doubles the load on the block. Joe Launie/Macavity
> I'm considering adding cheek blocks between the cockpit coaming and 
> toerail just before the pushpit to act as a turning block for my genoa 
> sheets. I currently have a 155% genny and its longer than my deck 
> tracks so its lead through blocks snap shackled to the toerail...it 
> works but it's not a good/permanent solution. Does anyone have this 
> arrangement and or a suggestion for re-rigging the sheets...and if so, 
> could you send a picture or two? If I did a double cheek block could I 
> also run the Asym sheets from there?
>
> On a related note, I need to replace the 155% (but not this year :-( ) 
> and am thinking about going to a 135%+/-...any thoughts or comments? 
>  Given the track layout on my boat it seems like the original intent 
> for the sail plan was for a smaller headsail.
>
> Steve Ribble
> Tittravate #64
> 207/852-0971
>
>
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