Mugshots....

I would agree with doug there. It is the best ratchet i have had. It grips the rope well, but not over the top (can't let it out even when you what to!). I have moved my Freddy from the laser to my 29er and i will most certainly be geting one for my 600. I have a rooster mainsheet which hastn't been chewed up at all by the ratchet, it's also very grippy and not easily turned into a big tangled mess!

Originally posted by Villan ah yes ...   http://dinghystore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_i nfo&products_id=286

I can heartily recommend that ratchet with 2 reservations:-

It chews up a mainsheet a season - in my boat even if swapped end-for-end.

Make sure all the screws are tight - almost lost some first time out and have now Loctited them in.

I used a Holt autoratchet before (for simplicity) but it exploded on the final beat one windy race. Actually it was a couple of weeks after I shattered my Holt Lightning stick extension... maybe it's just me but I tend to stay clear of all but the simplest Holt parts now.

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ah yes ... 

 http://dinghystore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_i nfo&products_id=286

Right, further examination (and a lot of hitting of the block) has revealed to me that its not going to work.

I'm now looking at this block:

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and the Rooster Polilite mainsheet. Anyone tried either of them?

(Thanks to Vareo yahoo group thingy for suggestions so far  )


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Originally posted by Villan Need to check centerboard slot as well, I somehow managed to hit a submerged treestump yesterday .. its usually about 4 ft deep ... I think the level is definatley getting lower now

Could be worse a mate of mine used to sil at Broxbourne. He hit a Fiat Panda one day whilst reaching (I kid you not). It had been dumped following a joyride (please don't laugh I know you can't 'joy'ride in a Panda.....