Rigging

[Charlie]

The Traveler Controls, including the Fiddle blocks, are Garhauer brand and the problem is that the mainsheet lines running between the blocks are always twisted! This causes a considerable amount of friction and makes it difficult to adjust, pulling in the main, when there is a lot of pressure on the sail. Has anyone had this problem and solved it?ThanksCharlie

 

[LaDonna Bubak - Planet Catalina]

Sounds like the line

What kind of line are you using for the mainsheet? You may want to check with a local rigging expert (or West Marine) on which line is best for your traveler set-up. There are many different types including low-stretch & they'd (or someone here?!) probably be able to tell you which one you need. Good luck!LaDonna

 

[Bob Camarena]

Twisting Block

A friend had a similar problem on a C-30. I don't know if the C-28 has the same pattern of blocks, but on the C-30 the center block of the three on the boom was free to swivel 360 degrees, imparting a twist in the line over time. It was a Garhauer and had a screw that could be fixed to lock it in position so it wouldn't swivel and therefore no twist.