Mainsheet blocks

[Mike8074]

Has anyone documented how to best rig the blocks for the continuous mainsheet?

I bought my boat used and when it was shipped from Michigan, I think they rigged the mainsheet wrong. It always seems twisted. Today I remove the blocks from the boom and tried to roll them some to correct the issue, but I dont think I made it better. Does anyone also know the path that the sheet should follow..and to the extent I want to change it, how would i go about doing that?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Joe]

Has anyone documented how to best rig the blocks for the continuous mainsheet?
It always seems twisted.

Mike, I don't have any advice specific to your boat, but I can make the suggestion that you lock the shackle posts on the block to keep them from swiveling. It may or may not mean unraveling the sheet, you'll have to take a close look to see what kind of mechanism the blocks use. Some blocks just have a sliding tab, others require removing and reinserting the post.
Running the lines back and forth in the multi purchase rig creates a natural twisting force because of the lay of the rope. Fixing the blocks so they can't swivel will solve the twist.

As far a continuous mainsheet... try working out the ergonomics first, before you start moving things or buying more equipment. Ask yourself how your sail handling will be improved. MId boom sheeting, a dodger, a poorly designed traveler system are all reasons to reconsider the layout. How you like to sail is the most important consideration. Good luck.