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| Author: | sunvista [ Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Which new base block? |
I have an older Harken 7:1 mainsheet system. The base block is a triple 2.25" block attached to a 3" single ratchet block and cam cleat. I want to upgrade the base block to a 6:1 low profile system. Can someone enlighten me to the differences between standard base block, air carbos, hexaratchets etc. What would I be missing if I buy the cheapo (relatively speaking) stock triple block with cam and becket? I sail in rough water if that makes any difference. |
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| Author: | srm [ Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:04 pm ] |
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All Harken is good stuff with ball bearings, etc. I think there may be a minimal weight difference between the systems, and also a small price difference. Just make sure you get a bottom block that specifies that it has a rachet (some of the blocks don't have it). Beyond that, you really can't go wrong. sm |
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| Author: | Banzilla [ Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:57 pm ] |
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I really love my carbo ratchmatic blocks. I've had them for 3 years and worth every penny. Of course the right sheet will make a world of difference as well |
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| Author: | sunjammers [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:42 am ] |
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what boat is it going on I assume is a H18 with your current block set up. if it were a H16 I'd go carbo for the added mast rake, not sure how critical it is on the other boats. The carbo's looks really cool tho! |
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| Author: | sunvista [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:05 am ] |
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sunjammers wrote: what boat is it going on I assume is a H18 with your current block set up. I'm sailing an H16 now. My 7:1 system is from a P18 which worked well enough with the angled, higher boom. I really need a low profile set up for the Hobie though.
if it were a H16 I'd go carbo for the added mast rake, not sure how critical it is on the other boats. The carbo's looks really cool tho! |
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| Author: | Banzilla [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:05 am ] |
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Low profile??? Carbo Ratchmatic!!!!!! I have a snap shackle (adds about an inch to the stack height) for connecting to the boom and I still have to work my a.. off to get block to block. Also, note that there are those that say adjusting the angle of the cleat is a major PIA. I wholeheartedly disagree. I was able to make the adjustment on the beach without much trouble at all. You do have to be careful, but it is not that bad. Sam |
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