Hey All,
We have a '97 C320 with the single line Mainsail reefing system. I run into an issue with the line led through the turning block mounted on the top of the pin that retains the lower end of the boomvang at the mast. Eventually, the pin slowly spins as the boom moves back and forth, twisting the line as the block is turned. This creates a lot of extra friction and I usually forget to clear the twists until I need to reef. This is usually not a good time to be up on deck. :cry: You have to remove all the pressure on the pin (Flogging Main!), grab the block and turn it until the line is untwisted. :cussing:
So I was looking for a swivel block assembly that has the appropriate sized pin to replace the shackle and block that is there. Has anyone resolved this problem? How and where did you find the hardware... I'm concerned about the load on the swivel... I certainly wouldn't want the swivel to part unexpectedly...
Any input would be welcome... Thanks...
We have a '97 C320 with the single line Mainsail reefing system. I run into an issue with the line led through the turning block mounted on the top of the pin that retains the lower end of the boomvang at the mast. Eventually, the pin slowly spins as the boom moves back and forth, twisting the line as the block is turned. This creates a lot of extra friction and I usually forget to clear the twists until I need to reef. This is usually not a good time to be up on deck. :cry: You have to remove all the pressure on the pin (Flogging Main!), grab the block and turn it until the line is untwisted. :cussing:
So I was looking for a swivel block assembly that has the appropriate sized pin to replace the shackle and block that is there. Has anyone resolved this problem? How and where did you find the hardware... I'm concerned about the load on the swivel... I certainly wouldn't want the swivel to part unexpectedly...
Any input would be welcome... Thanks...