Susan, When I tried the jib block attachment on
the lifeline stansion base it was only to assess the performance of the forward position. There is NO WAY it should be rigged in this manor for more than testing purposes. I also used these portable block assemblies to test different rigging methods for running and reaching. You will be truly suprised with the outragious improvement in boat performance, handling and speed these simple changes made. I hope that all the readers of this forum understand that all the ideas I try are tests only!!! If the test proves out positively then I add the correct gear to make a perminate change. Using this method I can try many different ideas for little money and the test gear also makes for great back-up if I suffer an equipment failure. I would love for all the people sailing water ballast boats to exchange new tricks. If others that might not have the ability to test new ideas would share these ideas, then some of us that can will test their ideas and report back. I truly love to play but cost does limit my ball field. By using hardware store stuff then my failures are cheaper. On the reverse side, my successes can be refined until I find the perfect location to mount that expensive "West Marine" final answer to my problem. I really like your input on this site as I find myself rethinking about how I posted an answer to a question, and the questions the answer asked. Ray S/V Speedy
