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Author:  sunvista [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:26 am ]
Post subject:  Minimum mainsheet length
I just bought a 7:1 low profile carbo block. Anyone know what the minimum length mainsheet I can get away with? I seem to get tangled up a lot in my sheet rope during a tack. I think the recommended length is around 48". I'm thinking I should be able to get away with less than that but I don't want to find out while hiking out that I f'd up and cut it too short. Any rules of thumb here?
Author:  Sail Revolution [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Minimum mainsheet length
48 inches would be waaaay to short. :wink:

For a 6:1, 44' is recommended and I know people usually cut off a few feet, therefore 46' to 48' sounds like it might be right. The problem with using more purchase is that you need more line, hence your problem with having a bunch of line on deck. A 6:1 with the 40mm triple upper is optimal for the Hobie 16 since the lack of a becket will allow you to sheet in more with your mast raked.

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Hope that helps.
Author:  sunvista [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Minimum mainsheet length
Surf City Catamarans wrote:
48 inches would be waaaay to short. :wink:
As always....go by what I mean, not what I say. :) Guess I can start with 48' and work my way down. Never even thought to consider a 40mm block though. I kinda thought 57mm was the standard so that's what I got. Hey, whats a few millimeters amongst friends?
Author:  DavidBell47 [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Minimum mainsheet length
Don't feel bad Sunvista, I've bought enough mistakes for my boat that I could use them to build a whole other boat. :oops:
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