The avatar of the boat is good but the deck is not such a great backdrop! I think mine has a ratchet block as it can be locked with an off/on switch but no spring like what is shown above. I remember the Laser in Wisconsin has a cleat that I liked. Wish I had pulled that thing out this last visit...Hey Norcalsail, nice avatar photo
What did your new boat come with? Ratchet block, recular block, sheet hook?
K
Ratchet blocks are a step up from free running blocks. If your boat still has the sheet hook you can use that as well.
If you are going to change the set up and want to "set to hold the sail when you are heading on a course with stable winds" then you might consider a swivel cam cleat. They were on boats for many years and are around $70 new, also show up on ebay from time to time. One trick for those on heavy wind days is to run the sheet through the opposite way, so it stays clear of the cam cleat and will not jam.
Swivel Cam Cleat Installation
Swivel Cam Cleat
Cheers
Kent and Skipper
You'll want a spring.Are the cleats shown in Tag's photo hard to install? My boat came with a ratchet block but no spring (I think...)
This info is what I needed to know. I was wondering about backing for the screws on the hull's interior. I'll keep off that part!On a Sunfish there is a cockpit lip where blocks and cleats or attached, they do not nor should not go into the interior of the hull.