[C38] mounting blocks, one hole ok

[Don Strong]

Dave: No distortion in the rail with one hole over several years. Again, 
pics when I go to the boat later this week.
Regards, Don

On 5/2/16 3:11 PM, David Stoltz wrote:
>
> Don, did you go with the 60-13 3500 SWL 3,500 lbs? I wish there was a 
> way to spread out the load a little on the on the aluminum rail, like 
> maybe over 3 holes rather than just the one.
>
> On May 2, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Don Strong wrote:
>
>> 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
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Department of Evolution and Ecology
and
The Bodega Marine Laboratory,
University of California, Davis,
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