TiberiusGV wrote:
This has always been a great way to update older boats for very cheep, but if you have access to 1 extra block you can make it into a 6:1 like modern boats. The brackets for the tie point need to be bottom center but having 3 blocks up top avoid the issue of the centering bracket for attaching to the boom.
Yup just getting a third single make the whole latter part of the work unncessary since the swivel pin is centered on the middle block. I've got one on the way off ebay and I already purchased the bolts for it. I'm going to sail it this way for I while so at least I know what the difference feels like in my hand. All I need is a pad eye so it can be terminated on the opposite side of the cam cleat. I got my single off ebay for less than 20 shipped. Going this route will total out to the following at least based on the prices for stainless at my local hardware store
3.5" bolts 6x $0.65 =$3.90
nylock nuts 6x $0.25= $1.50
1/4" Washers 6x $0.08= $0.48
Seaway singleblock 10-20$
Pad Eye $3.00
So if you have a working factory main you can convert it to a 6:1 for as little as 20.00.