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    Posted: 30 Dec 06 at 2:38pm
I have just replaced the  blocks on the kicker system on my Phantom as the old ones had died worn out.  I have a pair of triple blocks similar to the pics, one with a becket.  The question is how do I go aboout threading them....is there a correct way.  The way it pulls the one nearest the mast looks like it should thread throught the centre sheave first, but then the rope crosses over others later on!  If I put it to the side and thread so all the lines are straight it pulls to one side....is this Ok.  Anyone got any close up pics of their setup or am I worrying to much?

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Mark,
Trial and error? Maybe start at the becket and try lots of combos!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote hurricane Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 06 at 4:20pm

there was a diagram of the best way in yachts and yachting years and years ago like 2002

maybe they still have it??

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I usually end up with a solution where the two blocks are oriented at 90 degrees to each other.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote catmandoo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jan 07 at 2:48pm
Harkens website has diagrams , worth a look , or ask them ,your blocks look like harken .  I have similar for mainsheet with camcleat from middle lower block , when reeved as designed by harken blocks sit @90 degrees to each other as Jim says above , makes huge diifference in free running.

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I think this is the page you're looking for:

http://www.harken.com/rigtips/mainsheet.php

 

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I  Can try to get a picture of my tornado ones at the weekend as an idea.

I think on the Tornado I use the non becket block on the top and the becket one at the bottom.

Put another  single block on the becket.

Start at the top block by tying a bowline with the rope going through the block. lead down to the left hand side of the lower block, up to the left on the top, down to the extra block on the becket, up to the right on the top, down to the right on the bottom, up to the middle on the top then finally down to the middle on the lower.

Sounds messy but works well

Picture will make it easier though

 

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