The Harken flip-flop block I use for my furling line IS a ratchet block. I think the my furling line is 5/16 instead of 3/8. I had to put a suitably sized block of Starboard between the deck and the base of the block to get a proper line lead into the block. When the headsail is furled, I still cleat the line on a small cleat installed on the top of the coaming about even with the helm, and then coil the excess line and hang it on the mount for my outboard. The biggest negative I’ve experienced is that as the furler line is pulled in from the helm it abrades the fiberglass on the edge of the coaming. In the next few weeks I will be installing a stainless strip in the location being worn away to stop the damage.
Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chuck Saur via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 4:13 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Chuck Saur <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Furling line cleating Happy spring!!?? Ice shanty or two (with trucks) still on Hessel Bay!! I have been searching for a new way to cleat my furling line. Currently have just a 'horned' cleat mounted on the coaming sidewall. I have been looking at Harken's 'flip-flop' (pivoting) block mounted to deck with integral cam cleat. It has approx 300 lbs capacity with 3/8 line max. Seems I could handle that from the helm better. Anyone have a better idea, or tried a similar setup? I don't like ratchet blocks...and have never seen a block set up like that. Experts?? Chuck Saur Daydream C&C 37/40+ Hessel, MI
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