I agree with Bob.
On many of our old boats the track for the main sheet traveler is the same as the t-track for the genoa car. So the track should be strong enough. If you think about the forces generated by a 155 genoa are much higher than those from a much smaller mainsail. In addition to which, the preventer should be snug so the boom does not get a chance to move in the event of an accidental gybe and there are no high shock loads to be dealt with. On the 72' gaff schooner Jeanie B (of which I am the Master) with a 46' mast and a 24' boom, we use 3/8" nylon 3-strand for the preventers with no problems. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 2:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Preventer Bob said " I've used a block on the forward end of the genoa track but it seems like a lot of load for such a track." If you are connecting the boom to a block on the genoa track as a preventer, there shouldn't be much tension at all......what am I missing? Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2016-04-12 1:58 PM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List wrote: My vang is now led aft as well and I like it that way a lot. Where do you guys hook the preventer on the deck end with boats not having a slotted toe rail? I've used a block on the forward end of the genoa track but it seems like a lot of load for such a track. Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com <http://dainyrays.blogspot.com> Email: dainyr...@icloud.com <mailto:dainyr...@icloud.com> Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)
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