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    Posted: 22 Jun 14 at 8:08pm
cable ties, brilliant idea and worked a treat, thanks !
When I remove the arm with the cleat on, the block won't sit properly as there are two lugs that the arm locates onto.
What fitting do I need to attach the mainsheet block to the turret ?
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Doh, cable ties... Can't believe that's never occurred - great suggestion!
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Originally posted by Phil_1193

Use cable ties to compress the spring, saves a third hand getting stabbed with the screwdriver!

Just about to say the same - cable ties are the key ...
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Use cable ties to compress the spring, saves a third hand getting stabbed with the screwdriver!
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Some arms do come off some do not. You might need to take it apart. If it is one you can adjust the angle on then simply undo the adjuster completely and the arm should come away. If it is the 'wire' type arm then it it unlikely to come off.
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definitely need at least a third or fourth hand then !! Smile

I've tried the screwdriver technique but could not get the spring compressed enough to get at the ring in the end of the pin

At least if I know that is the way to do it I will persevere

Should the arm come off the base or will I put a fixing direct on the turret over the centreboard ?
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Not exactly sure what set-up you've got, but in the past, I've managed similar set-ups by sticking a screwdriver through the spring, using that as a lever to hold the spring clear of the pin, while removing the pin and then the block comes free, if you're leaning in to the middle of the boat and stretching, this can be a good way
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Get someone to help by gripping the spring.  It's the best way.
the same, but different...

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Depending on which one you have you need to compress the spring (3rd hand required) whilst you remove the pin. The arm can then usually be removed by carefully either undoing the whole assembly and taking it out of by simply undoing the nut that holds it in place (depending on the actual model of swivel base).

I did this on my Blaze many years ago, it was a right PITA to do but was definitely worth it and saved me from many a capsize because of a cleated mainsail.
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My boat ( a Solution) has a Ronstan swivelling cleat base with a harken ratchet block on the spring. I don't want the jamming cleat part or the swivelling arm, happy to just use the ratchet.
How do I get the pin out that holds the block on ? I cannot keep the tension off the spring to do this.
Can I then the remove the arm just keeping the base that the block attaches to ?
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