cyrano138 wrote:
okay. so if i have a double block attached to the traveller (please correct me if my terminology is wrong), can i use the two single blocks on the boom? the boom has two places, about 5 or 6 inches apart, to attach a block. so does it matter if the two pulleys attached to the boom are on the same shaft (a double block attached to one of the things on the boom), or can they just be seperate (two single pulleys, one attached to each of those things on the boom)?
Those things on the boom are called bales. You can use two separate blocks. After you get upgradeitis you’ll want to move up to a good low profile Harken system.
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another question: when stepping the mast, i had to have another person pull down really hard to attach the forestay. should it be that tight? maybe the two shrouds on the side are too tight?
You probably have the shrouds in the bottom hole of the chain plates. This is a good thing as it rakes the mast back for better upwind performance. The easy fix for a too tight forestay is to add a extra chain plate to the existing one on the bridle.
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another question: the guy who sold me the boat was not a sailor. probably even less than myself. he didn't have any blocks between the jib and the jib sheet. he just ran the sheet through the holes in the brass piece on the sail. what size blocks to i need to purchase for that particular spot, and is it one double block, or two single blocks.
Danger Will Robinson!! That sucks. Buy two Harken Bullet blocks part# 125 and use a small shackle to attach them to the clew (that thing on the jib with the five holes in it). You may want to replace the jib sheet as it’s probably pretty worn from going through the clew holes.
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last one for now: what are those u-shaped metal pieces called that we use to hold down most everthing on the boat?
A bungee?