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jsloan999

Post subject: Righting bag question - cheap block

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:53 pm

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From another thread -

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I wasn't sure at all how to rig it, but this poster showed (and demonstrated with pictures) a simple ratcheting block you can get at Home Depot/Lowes for relatively cheap. I can't say how it compares with your rig but I set mine up easily and so far so good. If I can find the post I'll link it in this thread.

What is the "simple ratcheting block" That I can get at Home Depot?

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wildlatin

Post subject: Re: Righting bag question - cheap block

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:06 pm

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jsloan999 wrote:

From another thread -

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What is the "simple ratcheting block" That I can get at Home Depot?

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mHeUv7AAbzPiT1gLPb3KLZ3eZb9v-czmwgAxNVCFr7I?feat=directlink
These are handy if not 'elegant' in a maritime way... Come with nylon rope but pretty rugged. They make a smaller 1/4" size also. I've gotten them at Lowes.

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jsloan999

Post subject: Re: Righting bag question - cheap block

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:47 am

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Thanks, I will check it out this weekend

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Jman6631

Post subject: Re: Righting bag question - cheap block

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:05 pm

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Hey jsloan999, that was my original post - I'm flattered!

Wildlatin is right, I got mine at Lowes.

I did make an obvious modification to mine by closing the hook you see in the linked picture so that the righting line wouldn't fall off. Other than that it's a good piece of gear, all I do is keep it lubed with silicon spray.

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