That setup's way beefier than the Vega's spinnaker sheet block (which is further aft). I still wouldn't use it, though, for several reasons: - the friction that the extra block adds - the extra load that's applied to the block and the hull - the line between the winch and the genoa car is clear and doesn't need to be improved - .. but above all there's fewer places for a jam if you have to dump the sail in a hurry. From:
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AlbinVega@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [AlbinVega] Winch on a angle spacer or not? You can see the arrangement I am referring to here 2nd picture
Boats for Sale - YachtWorld On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM, John.Kinsella John.Kinsella@... [AlbinVega]
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com wrote: You would need a strong stainless pad or similar on the inside to take the load.There is already a turning block for the Spinny sheet - forward of that would work I suppose.Still not clear why some/many Vegas don't have this problem?John V1447 Breakaway--John A. Kinsella Ph: +353-61-202148 (Direct)+353-61-333644 x 2148 (Switch)Mathematics Dept. e-mail: John.Kinsella@...University of Limerick FAX: +353-61-334927IRELAND Web:
http://jkcray.maths.ul.ieOn 21 Dec 2015, at 8:29 pm, "Brian Stannard brianstannard@... [AlbinVega]"
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com wrote: An aft turning block is pretty common on many boats - mine included (not a Vega but the same size) and it works well. Keeps the lead the same wherever the block on the track is placed. On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 12:23 PM, yahoo@... [AlbinVega]
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com wrote: NO WAY should the sheet should go from the block on the track to a turning block aft of the winch .. just look at the size and fitting of the block compared to that of the winch, and consider the stresses invloved (I'm no engineer, but wouldn't the force be just about doubled on the block?) The range of angles from running the sheet through the genoa car is fairly limited - again, look at how robust those fittings are compared to those of any block you might be using.
