Jib Sheet Block Position

[c14_Jim]

The position of te jib sheet's block (fair lead) is fairly important to the shape and power and pointing ability of the jib. Where do you normally keep your fairlead, aft, forward, middle? Under what conditions do you move it, if you do? Why? It isn't hard to look up articles on the subject, but boats differ and I'm wondering what people recommend for the C-14 and the Ω-14. Jim Morrison Ω-14 Hull #512

 

[gregwcoats]

I have been told by more than one person that the best place on a 14.2 is all the way forward and then just leave it there. Maybe racers might want to move it around.........

 

[azrick]

On the C14.2, all the racing jibs are cut to work with the block in the forwardmost position and the rig loose as per the sail mfg's setup specs.

 

[Allatoona]

I put mine in the forward position and never touched it since. I have raced mine, and sailed in local lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.

-Robert
1989 Capri 14.2