Padraigh36
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Sailing this weekend I found that the load on the main sheet was much higher than I normal. The wind was not particularly strong (12-14knotts) however I needed a double wrap of the main sheet around my hand just hold onto it. The ratchett on the main sheet block was engaged but it felt as if it was taking none of the load. The block is pretty new (3 years old) and has been lightly used. The main sheet also seems to be in pretty good condition. I wonder has anyone else experienced similar problems. Does the main sheet need to replaced regularly on a laser?
On a similar issue as anyone attempted to use a larger diameter mainsheet. My current mainsheet is the standard that came with the boat from new (3 years ago). I have quite big hands and have always found the main sheet quite thin. The standard sheet seems to be 7mm diameter but I wonder if anyone has used an 8 or 9 mm sheet and how successful or otherwise this was.
Appreciate your help.
On a similar issue as anyone attempted to use a larger diameter mainsheet. My current mainsheet is the standard that came with the boat from new (3 years ago). I have quite big hands and have always found the main sheet quite thin. The standard sheet seems to be 7mm diameter but I wonder if anyone has used an 8 or 9 mm sheet and how successful or otherwise this was.
Appreciate your help.