Tim. I had already purchased and installed the low profile blocks and only then tried to figure out how to set up the various lines.
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1) If I leave my existing cheek block (mounted on the corner) and swivel camcleat (located about 11" from the mast), will the traveler line that runs between the check block and the swivel clam cleat interfere with the new 1075 lo-profile jib block? It appears as if it would possible rub slightly against it.
There is no interference in this setup. This pic shows the line coming from the swivel camcleat to the cleat on the corner castings. It runs just under the lo-profile jib block, but does not touch it.
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2) Is there a hole on the side of the new 1075 lo-profile jib block to connect the bungee line too? I currently have a KISME OK traveler jib car that has separate side holes for the bungee and traveler line.
There is no hole for the bungee. I tied the bungee to the plunger on the car.
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3) Does the end of the jib sheet connect to the metal eyestrap on top of the 1075's roller fairlead?
I tied the line to the eye strap. I was concerned it would impede the swivel action of the lo-profile jib block, but it did not. The following pics show the lo-profile jib block facing inboard and then facing outboard, both with loads from the traveler line, but the swivel orientation is not effected.
Finally, here is a close up. I am still deciding on the knots to use (that is why there is a bowline on the starboard traveler line and a figure eight on the port line). None of the lines interfere with the jib sheet at all. I am just guessing at most of this, as I am a newbie, but this setup looks like it will work.
I invite the more experienced folks to chime in. In particular Jerome, who has been using the lo-profile block (1075) in conjunction with the old swivel camcleat.
Cheers!