[C38] jib sheet fair lead blocks

[Joseph Launie]

harken BIG turning blocks - harken track and adjustable fairleads


On 5/9/2016 6:53 AM, Don Strong wrote:
> Dave: Port side, winch is to the right in the images. Lower life line 
> is pulled down because the gate is open. When gate closed the life 
> line is taught.
>
> Don
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> 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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> Department of Evolution and Ecology
> and
> The Bodega Marine Laboratory,
> University of California, Davis,
> Davis CA
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