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JimC
Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6648 |
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Topic: Mainsheet block swivel ? Posted: 08 Apr 19 at 7:25pm |
Depends on you really. If you never let go of the mainsheet, always keep it taut and never capsize then you'll probably not even notice. But if you drop the sheet or capsize, and the sheet winds round the tower a time or three it can vary from mildly irritating to damn dangerous. Ought not to be beyond the wit of man to organise some sort of stop if you don't mind it being limited to about 270 degrees.
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Apr 19 at 7:21pm |
I would say it will be fine, it will only pivot when you pull the fall and as you don't ever go in front of the traveller you'll never pull it in that direction.
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trev55555
Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 15 Location: Gosport Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Apr 19 at 7:18pm |
Hi all
I've been given a unused Holt Main sheet swivel ( part number HA-4266 ) which I want to use on my old National Solo (1972) as the old (and probably) original is pretty much worn out and wobbly.... So I ask 'does it matter that my 'new' block is missing the small internal swivel stops and would rotate 360' ? I've asked a fellow solo sailor and others down t' club... ... and we are not to sure, by the way, offering up the new part shows me that there is no issues with obstruction with the traveller car or anything else . Thanks to anyone in advance for taking the time to answer. Trev ps I've looked to buy the missing parts online and it doesnt look like they are available.
Edited by trev55555 - 08 Apr 19 at 7:37pm |
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