[C38] reefing blocks alden

[alden Andre]

Max, I believe the blocks I use are Shafer 1 inch track I will take pics
today and email them to you. I owe you some pics of the rest of the
rigging any ways IE adjustable main sheet blocks . I will get them off
to you tonight.

Alden

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   1. Reefing blocks on the boom blew up (Max Soto)


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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:17:47 -0600
From: "Max Soto" <maxsoto at gmail.com>
Subject: [C38] Reefing blocks on the boom blew up
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Hi everybody,

Yesterday I had a race and got hit by 42knot winds at the final leg.
When I
reefed the main one of my reefing blocks that goes at the starboard side
boom was destroyed. The  other one blew up a year ago. I know I should
have
replaced this a long time ago, but who knows why I didn't!!
My reefing blocks were Ronstan(discontinued product), and were mounted
on a
1" track. I considered this blocks very weak, so,  I'm planning to
upgrade
to the 1 1/4" track and blocks from Schaefer because I have?t seen any
other
alternative that fits with the same bolt pattern. I was also planning to
call Garhauer to see if they can make something similar.

My question is, are you all using the original blocks or have upgraded
the
system?? If so, what are you using??
I?ll really appreciate your comments,
-- 
Max Soto
 C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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