Re: RIGGING THE MAIN SHEET- Double block strength

SolarFry@aol.com
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:00:09 EST


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Please make sure you get the right double block from Harken. There are 2
identical blocks with different working load strengths. One is rated for 600
MWL ( #127) )the other for 700 MWL (#025). Failure may result if you use
wrong block.

I would recommend the Ronstan Series 38 model RF 1713WM for $ 27.49 plus tax
(880 MWL) instead of either Harken block. My original Harken block ended at
the bottom of Tampa bay after it failed.

Best
SF

In a message dated 98-11-21 19:58:15 EST, you write:

<< Gang,

I have P19 #626 and it's rigged the "wrong way" which may be the "right way
if
you like it". I love this mail list!!!! I am serious, because I didn't
realize
there was "another" way. I am however, going to CONTEMPLATE changing to a
4
-part purchase this winter. I hope to sail at least once more this year,
maybe
several and will "consider" whether I want to change. WITHOUT this mail list
I
would never have even considered changing it! Went sailing today, subject of
>>