My boat came to me with a plate under the mast that has holes for block attachment points. Now that I have changed to the mast step to the hinged style I cannot use the plate. The flanges interfere with the pivot and pin bolts. So I need suggestions on how to make the change of direction for my lines coming down the mast and lead aft.
Turning Blocks at the base of the Mast
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Dwyer sells the hinged base and the deck organizer as a compatible pair.
Can your organizer plat be flattened out or trimmed to accommodate the hinges?
Pictures would be helpful. I don't think you don't have to insert both pins.
You could use deck mounted turning blocks and cheek blocks, but this is much sexier.
Can your organizer plat be flattened out or trimmed to accommodate the hinges?
Pictures would be helpful. I don't think you don't have to insert both pins.
You could use deck mounted turning blocks and cheek blocks, but this is much sexier.
My plate has flanges on all 4 sides. I use bolts with a locknut on the pivot bolt and a bolt and wingnut. I do like the pins in the drawing. I could modify the plate so that I could remove the pins. I'd also have to cut the ends off. Do able, but I wounder if there is a better way.
Or use halyard turning blocks. They mount on the mast and stay on the mast, so no line threading plus they don't jamb or rattle when the line is not under tension. No backing required like deck mounted blocks (or holes in deck).
Chris
Chris
Hey Chris, that is something like what I had in mind. I like that. I think I'll take another look at modifying the plate that I have. As well as the Halyard turning blocks you mention. I considered the deck mounted blocks, but can see several downsides to them as you mention a couple.
The rattle you mentioned is another concern with using the plate.
The rattle you mentioned is another concern with using the plate.
I swiped the plate of my old boat before I junked it. This was before I put the plate on.
I then put a deck organizer and a set of clutches in. In hindsight I should have brought the organizer aft a little rather than have it at a 90 degree angle but the holes are punched now.
I then put a deck organizer and a set of clutches in. In hindsight I should have brought the organizer aft a little rather than have it at a 90 degree angle but the holes are punched now.
My '94 26S has a 2-up version of that mounted on the deck leading to starboard at about a 30 degree angle to a double organizer then to a double line clutch.
If you add halyard turning blocks to the mast, be sure the fleet angle is as close to zero as you can reasonably get. If you have to mount it/them on the curved part of the mast, use the split footed type like that in Chris' (holdech) pic. You can gently bend the feet to conform to the curve in the mast. Or use a hinged unit, but they're much more money for the same series block, and not necessary IMO, as they're really intended to handle changes in line direction, whereas a halyard always follows the same line.
I would avoid mounting it to the deck if at all possible, as any penetration is a potential leak point, and a way for water to get to the core. I would also try to keep the plate, and notch it for the hinge pin, as you never know what you may want to do in the future. If it's not in the way, then there's no harm in keeping it.
I would avoid mounting it to the deck if at all possible, as any penetration is a potential leak point, and a way for water to get to the core. I would also try to keep the plate, and notch it for the hinge pin, as you never know what you may want to do in the future. If it's not in the way, then there's no harm in keeping it.
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