Does anyone know if the jib blocks located along the deck of a 25 are of any real value, or is their value limited because they are stationary?
Jib blocks
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I found that the stationary jib blocks on my Oday 23 were perfectly adequate for most sailing conditions with my 100% jib. However, if you race or are a tinkerer, movable sheet blocks are a must.
I now sail with a 135 Genny on roller furling, and I use the moveable blocks further aft. I think they were meant for the spinnaker (which I don't have). I find that I don't move the blocks anyway; I sail in fairly consistent conditions and I find that I'm either single handing and don't have the time to futz with the blocks, or I'm with my wife and guests and I don't have the room or inclination to do so.
Whatever floats your boat....
I now sail with a 135 Genny on roller furling, and I use the moveable blocks further aft. I think they were meant for the spinnaker (which I don't have). I find that I don't move the blocks anyway; I sail in fairly consistent conditions and I find that I'm either single handing and don't have the time to futz with the blocks, or I'm with my wife and guests and I don't have the room or inclination to do so.
Whatever floats your boat....
The reason I ask, is that I removed them when redoing the deck and haven't convinced myself of the value in putting them back on.
I sail with my 100 (or maybe its a 110) jib using those stationary blocks. I think they are better than running my sheets back to the genoa track but they are not perfect. As Brian said adjustable would always be better.
The reason I haven't installed a track yet is who am I to know where the track should go and how long it should be. Probably money would be better spent on a new jib.
I just got a new main which will be put on tomorrow. Then a new traveler is lined up for the spring.
Then I might be ready for a new jib, then jib track.
The reason I haven't installed a track yet is who am I to know where the track should go and how long it should be. Probably money would be better spent on a new jib.
I just got a new main which will be put on tomorrow. Then a new traveler is lined up for the spring.
Then I might be ready for a new jib, then jib track.