I was just thinking I could attach a double block to the clew and a single block with becket to the fairlead.
I don't know what it is called. It came as part of the upgrade kit, it is red and has some kind of PTFE like coating.
> Also make sure you are using a good clew tiedown system, that adds a ton of friction as well if it's not sliding decently
Does the metal slider have less friction than the clew strap?
I also have the metal fairlead - I don't think the friction difference between it and the plastic is enough to feel in the pull at the end of a purchase system.
The other thing you are allowed to do is instead of adding an extra purchase at the block attached to the boom cleat, you can add the purchase at the clew block by using a block with a becket. This is done by going through the fairlead, then through the block, then through the fairlead again and onto the becket. The reason for this is it will stop the knot becoming any kind of a factor.
So are you able to stop the moving rope rubbing against the knot? I think this is my main problem
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The other thing you are allowed to do is instead of adding an extra purchase at the block attached to the boom cleat, you can add the purchase at the clew block by using a block with a becket. This is done by going through the fairlead, then through the block, then through the fairlead again and onto the becket. The reason for this is it will stop the knot becoming any kind of a factor.