Recent content by marcharlan

Supercub, I understand that you dont like cleating off the mainsheet line while underway. But do I understand corrently that with the ratchet you are forced to then hold the mainsheet the whole time? I am not a competitive sailor and I am trying to teach my 8 year old. Thus, I want to have...

Re: Harken Cam Cleat Thanks for the replies: I now realize that the part that I am looking to use is in fact the Harken Cam Cleat. I understand that in the gusty area where I sail in Barnegat Bay this can lead to suprises, but with my son on board I need the free hand at times and dont want...

I puchased a Harken Cam Block to retrofit onto my 84 Sunfish. Right now I only have the ineffective Hook. (I also see that many now go with the ratchet block, but that doesnt hold the line which I find useful when sailing with the little ones.) Are there any pointers for placement. I was a...