andyatos
Well-Known Member
There's been a ton of threads on blocks, cam cleats, combos, etc, on this forum. Great info.
After pouring over all of them, I went with another sailor's recommendation and got a "Harken 57 mm Carbo Ratchet Block w/Cam". Over the last week, I was able to sail with it quite a lot... during which time I had to keep on tweaking it because at first I experienced the same problems that others have pointed out.
But then I discovered the single most significant factor that affects how well it works... and went from not really liking the block to loving it.
Here's a short video of what I discovered. When I get back to California and buy a used Sunfish, I'll be putting another one of these blocks on the boat.
Cheers,
- Andy
After pouring over all of them, I went with another sailor's recommendation and got a "Harken 57 mm Carbo Ratchet Block w/Cam". Over the last week, I was able to sail with it quite a lot... during which time I had to keep on tweaking it because at first I experienced the same problems that others have pointed out.
But then I discovered the single most significant factor that affects how well it works... and went from not really liking the block to loving it.
Here's a short video of what I discovered. When I get back to California and buy a used Sunfish, I'll be putting another one of these blocks on the boat.
Cheers,
- Andy