Ben Bosher
New Member
We own a 1984 Ericson 30+ that we sail and race on Lake Champlain. As you are aware, the main sheet has a 4 or 5 to 1 ratio using several blocks and pulleys as it traces its way toward the mast plate before reversing direction back to the cockpit. There is added friction going through all these extra pulleys and a 180 degree direction change.
I am thinking of purchasing a three-sheave block with becket and cam-cleat to eliminate the main sheet line taking the current circuitous route. I’ve searched the forum pages looking for an Ericson owner who has made this change but without success.
I want to learn all the pros and cons of making such a change and any additional hardware required for before investing in the material needed to make this alteration.
Also, I’ve seen this more direct mainsheet arrangement on a Catalina 30.
Ben Bosher
Ben@groupbenefitsvermont.com
I am thinking of purchasing a three-sheave block with becket and cam-cleat to eliminate the main sheet line taking the current circuitous route. I’ve searched the forum pages looking for an Ericson owner who has made this change but without success.
I want to learn all the pros and cons of making such a change and any additional hardware required for before investing in the material needed to make this alteration.
Also, I’ve seen this more direct mainsheet arrangement on a Catalina 30.
Ben Bosher
Ben@groupbenefitsvermont.com
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