cheek block

[paulj]

Added a cheek block to tame those forsail and asym sheets.
It's a lot easier now.:dance:
Block added in yellow box.



paulj

 

[peter_ms]

Details??

Paul
What model cheek block did you use?
Any detail pics?
What did you use for backing plates?
Catalina dropped the ball in this area. Their solution for the port jib sheet was an extra fairlead at the back of the track.... sucks as a solution
I would appreciate ay help you can provide on this
Thanks
Peter

Added a cheek block to tame those forsail and asym sheets.
It's a lot easier now.:dance:
Block added in yellow box.

View attachment 19569

paulj

 

[Witzend]

Yea Paul, spit out the details, some how Catalina forgets that their smaller boats need to be handled too.

 

[rpwillia]

Didn't we talk about this a while back?

Someone had picture of the cheek blocks on the 309's which I have seen up close and they are really nice. Catalina did "screw the pooch" on the 310 on this. From what I recall, they were backed on this one boat with pieces of plywood.

 

[paulj]

ix:


Lewmar block
60mm
MWL 2640 lbs 1200kgs

Line size
opt 3/8 10mm
max 7/16 12mm

paulj :troll:

 

[rpwillia]

Hunter 33 cheek blocks

are Lewmar too, but they have a lever you can flip to lock the sheets in. I believe they are "Synchro Jamming Footblocks."

 

[valcour]

Re: Hunter 33 cheek blocks

Why the inspection port on the stbd side?

dave

 

[paulj]

Secret documents holder....

Can use hole to reach cheek nuts and tighten bolts....

Wine bottle holder....

paulj :troll:

 

[Witzend]

I was wondering the same thing. At first I thought you were kidding But no, this is for real. Great idea, but not so secret anymore, don't worry I won't tell. I'm trying to think how you would otherwise access this area, guess pull the hot water heater.

 

[Jeff75]

Paul,

Did you use any washers or spacers underneath the blocks? Does not look like it but a little hard to tell from the pic.

 

[paulj]

I used RTV under cheek blocks for bedding only on the upper deck.
Marine plywood 3/4" for backing blocks and 3M 5200 for attaching.
Stainless steel nylock nuts, bolts and washers.

That is what I used........ and as always everyone should use the method and materials you feel most comfortable with.


paulj :troll:

 

[Witzend]

Paul, how are these working out? Seems like the sheets are rubbing on the deck, and the leed to the winch is at a low angle. Could the blocks be raised?

 

[Witzend]

Here is what I'm thinking on using, has the jam feature, frees up the winch in case of a problem.
http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LEW29927264&Category_Code=

 

[rpwillia]

Pretty sure that is the model the Hunter's use

Ray

 

[paulj]

Witzend

Paul, how are these working out? Top drawer.



Seems like the sheets are rubbing on the deck. Yes they are.


the leed to the winch is at a low angle. No problem.

Could the blocks be raised? Yes.


paulj :troll: