my 216 looks like that too, and I've seen the original order form from the PO so I know that's from the factory. Check garhauer - I'm not sure if they have ratchet blocks but they would be substantially less money. I'm guessing it's a 2.5" sheave
The “block” I linked above is a piece of moulded plastic that fits the aft side of the mast where it enters the cabin top. Once the mast is up and the shrouds are adjusted you pull the mast stepping “pin” (the one at the cabin top opening), place the “block” against the mast and while pushing towards the bow reinsert the pin. This seems to have an affect of removing some of the flex below the shroud attachment point, thereby “stiffening” the entire mast.The black block noted is not for top of the mast but just to be sure, I will ask @Dave Groshong what that block designated 827266 is specifically for.
I went to check my boat today and took some measurements of the spinnaker blocks. The photo with the dock cleat is the reference point I used for the measurements.Thanks Hunter216! Unfortunately that's what I was afraid of. Harken's are great blocks, but very expensive. Are all four blocks ratcheting or just two? If its just two, are they the forward or aft ones? Was yours from the factory or did you add the spinnaker package yourself? Are they secured with a backing plate?
Sounds like a plan and I will await spring (if you can wait that long <grin>) to hear your results. I have a commitment from the webmasters that they will add a section to "Boat Info" for each vessel that will FAQ link message threads so users can look things up specific to the hull they have.Thanks Hunter216! I’ll use your measurements to mount my blocks. I’ll drill a small pilot hole and if I get wood shavings I’ll them with screws like yours. If I get foam I’ll go through and use a bolt with a backing plate and perhaps over drill the hole and fill with plexus first to keep everything sealed up tight. It’s going to me a few more months until I get working on my boat so everyone will have to stay tuned for further updates.
On a side note, your boat is very clean and white. What do you use to clean it? I find the regular soap and water as recommended by Hunter doesn’t get all the dirt but I’m afraid to use any cleaner do to the fear I’ll melt my boat.
Not quite sure what’s got you so agitated???I am waiting for a response whom I was referred to. Hold your britches till I get a response