Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff

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christopher
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Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff

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I got the boat in the water and started rigging. Realized shortly thereafter that there are no visible blocks for the jib sheets. It's certainly possible that the blocks are on the boat somewhere, but there are no tracks for a car setup. Can the blocks just be attached to the toe rails I have? (See pic below)

Another rookie question.. What is the proper setup for an outhaul? I have a block at the end of the boom and a cleat for it, just no line. Would I want a piece of hardware like a ring with an eyespliced line? I would think the spliced line would be preferable over a bowline.

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Re: Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff

Post by Ric in Richmond »

You can attach a snatch block to the rail.

You want the jib sheet angle such that the leading edge all luffs at the same time,
Move the block forward if the top luffs first, back if the bottom luffs first. The position may change with windspeed

The outhaul.

A bowline is fine. Typically it goes from the end of the boom, to a turning block on the clew then to a turning block on the boom then forward to a winch or a cleat. Without some mechanical advantage you will never get enough teniion if you have to adjust it tighter in a blow.
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Re: Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff

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Another rookie question.. What is the proper setup for an outhaul? I have a block at the end of the boom and a cleat for it, just no line. Would I want a piece of hardware like a ring with an eyespliced line? I would think the spliced line would be preferable over a bowline.
Im not sure about your specific boat, but, you may find this block and cleat could be for the toping lift adjustment. Many boats of this era have a mechanical outhaul adjustment with an internal cable that runs through the boom. There would be a place to crank it on the boom near the mast. Again, not sure, but something to check. She looks great.
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Re: Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff

Post by Figment »

Ric in Richmond wrote: The outhaul.

A bowline is fine. Typically it goes from the end of the boom, to a turning block on the clew then to a turning block on the boom then forward to a winch or a cleat. Without some mechanical advantage you will never get enough teniion if you have to adjust it tighter in a blow.
On a boat/sail of this size, simply running the line through the clew grommet should work. I haven't seen clew blocks on many boats under 35'.

I sailed a few seasons with my outhaul dinghy-rigged with a series of truckers' hitches before I spent the time and money on a more convenient setup. Several ways to skin these cats.
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Re: Jibsheet Blocks and other stuff

Post by Hirilondë »

I have a 2:1 advantage block system to a jamb cleat for my 9 foot sailing dinghy and I simply lash the outhaul off for the season on my Renegade. Hmmm, maybe I should rethink the system on my Renegade? ;>)
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I have often dreamed about buying a boat and fitting it out in situ, then sailing her home. Have a safe trip.

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