Hi Marek- That is really cool. I did not think I could do a dual purchase with the small distance between the traveller and the cabin top. I will follow up with Garhauer. Have you ever had problems with it popping out during jibes? Dave
Dr. David Knecht Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Core Microscopy Facility Director University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 > On Aug 3, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Dave, > > in my view this is the neatest thing. It is a Garhauer block. I don’t > remember the particular code for it. It is a Series 30 block; they have it > (had it?) as part of their normal soft vang offering. If you talk to Mark or > Guido they would know what it is. They can also adjust the angle of the cleat. > > The whole idea is that it provides for the dual (6:1/3:1) purchase: you pull > both lines and it is 3:1 (for quick (and coarse) adjustments – great for > gybing); you pull on one line and it is 6:1 and it is easy to fine tune the > main. > > The original set up was 4:1 and it was at time difficult to uncleat the line > or pull it tight when close hauled and with apparent winds around 20 kt. > With 6:1 – no problems at all. > > The only drawback is that you need a bit more of the sheet. Mine is almost 70 > ft. > > Harken has something similar (but I am afraid at a different level of cost). > I cannot find it at Harken web site, but you can see it at the SBO forum > here: > http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/main-sheet-tackle-block-size-question.180502/#post-1312560 > > <http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/main-sheet-tackle-block-size-question.180502/#post-1312560> > (post #9). > > If you are interested I can find the invoice from Garhauer to see what the > actual model number is. > > Marek > > From: David Knecht via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:32 > To: CnC CnC discussion list <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: David Knecht <mailto:davidakne...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle (was: Flexible solar install) > > Hi Marek- Speaking of mainsheets- what is that block and cleat you have on > the traveller? It looks like two lines coming out of the cam? > Dave > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > >> On Aug 3, 2016, at 8:35 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> Josh, >> >> A nice and compact solar arrangement. >> >> totally off topic. >> >> In your pictures I noticed an interesting main sheet tackle arrangement. It >> looks like a 2:1 going to the cabin top winch and 8:1 (?) (4:1 + 2:1) at the >> traveller. >> >> Do you find that you use the winch a lot? >> >> Different boat (smaller), but I changed the two-ended arrangement and >> removed the end going to the cabin top winch. My original set-up was 4:1 >> with one end to the winch. I replaced it with 3:1/6:1 >> (https://1drv.ms/i/s!At7BtDHoAfRtnW5Qt2KYoqX45pRR >> <https://1drv.ms/i/s!At7BtDHoAfRtnW5Qt2KYoqX45pRR>) and got rid of the line >> going along the boom to the mast and back. In the process I freed one clutch >> (that I use now for the vang). Less clutter and very simple in operation. A >> side benefit is that you can sheet the main in quite quickly with the 3:1 >> (pulling on both lines) – quite handy when gybing. And the 6:1 allows for >> very fine tuning. >> >> Btw. I noticed that you are a fan of Garhauer (;-). >> >> Btw2. I also noticed that you have one sheave on the bottom block free. I >> guess you played with your arrangement a bit. I imagine you needed a becket >> on that fiddle block to attach the secondary tackle (the 4:1). >> >> Marek >> 1994 C270 “Legato” >> Ottawa, ON >> >> From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 02:39 >> To: C&C List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: Josh Muckley <mailto:muckl...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Stus-List Flexible solar install >> >> Hey y'all, >> Here's a link to my latest solar install. Two 100w flexible panels. ~$150 >> each on eBay. I've been getting about 1000WHrs per day. Keeps my beer cold. >> Happy to answer any questions. >> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA >> <https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like >> what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions >> are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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