Fremont
Active Member
I have a 1978 (I think) Sunfish that has a hook instead of a main block, and no hiking straps. I bought a standup block, but am having second thoughts about installing it. When I tack, I often rotate my aged and non-limber body around the front of the cockpit, and find it's easier to transfer the sheet from one hand to the other with it not being held in a block. Is anyone else out there sticking with the hook instead of installing a block?
Also, the boat has no hiking strap, but I hook my toes under the opposite edge of the cockpit. A hiking strap seems like it would be uncomfortably close for my long legs. Again, anyone else forgoing straps?
Also, the boat has no hiking strap, but I hook my toes under the opposite edge of the cockpit. A hiking strap seems like it would be uncomfortably close for my long legs. Again, anyone else forgoing straps?