Cdubb,
Same here. Former MACRA and Prindle guy. I just ordered the Harken 2135 and vert spring for my fish. To replace that "hook".
For a size reference
thanks for sharing the link to my blog, John. I have an updated post that shows all the part numbers for the misc stuff (spring, eyestrap, etc.)Not mine, but good pictures and info here
mainsheet block stand-up spring
Wont your boat round up letting go of the tiller...or is it perfectly balanced so you can go belowdecks and grab a quick sandwich??I have an older sunfish. The line goes from the mainsheet right to my hand. I use the hook only if I'm staying on the same course for a while and need a break or going straight downwind with the sail all the way out and the knot at the end of the line stopped with the hook (just be careful not to fall overboard at this point or you will have a great view of the fish sailing off into the sunset). I've gotten used to not having any type of "gang" and keeping it simple.
I use that set up on my Sunfish and find it to be very practical.thanks for sharing the link to my blog, John. I have an updated post that shows all the part numbers for the misc stuff (spring, eyestrap, etc.)
sunfish mainsheet controls upgrade