[C38] mounting blocks, huge unnecessary force

[Don Strong]

David. I removed the foot blocks and now use Garhauer unibody blocks on 
the aluminum rail placed at about the position of aft end of the big 
house window to lead the jib sheet to the big winch. A huge force on 
those 360 footblocks removed, they leaked. The bolts were actually bent 
when I removed them, plugged the holes. Gave my foot blocks to Max Soto. 
Sorry not to have a pic. Will get one soon.
Don

https://www.garhauerstore.com/blocks/unibody-blocks.html

On 5/2/16 9:53 AM, David Stoltz wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm thinking about mounting new blocks (see photo) just below the small rear winch mounted in the cockpit. They would use as a return for my headsail sheets. The sheet would come from the deck mounted adjustable block we all have, through this one and back to the winch. With a 155 headsail, I'm concerned about the fiberglass in this area being able to withstand the force under a full load. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Stoltz
> Andiamo
> #297
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-- 
Donald R. Strong
Professor,
Department of Evolution and Ecology
and
The Bodega Marine Laboratory,
University of California, Davis,
Davis CA
95616
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